Joe Burrow's recent sighting is nightmare for Bengals; when will he return after turf toe injury

Joe Burrow sustained a turf toe injury with torn ligaments during the Cincinnati Bengals' Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday

Published on: Sep 15, 2025, 03:31:44 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Joe Burrow sustained a turf toe injury with torn ligaments, Jeremy Rauch of Fox19 reported on Sunday. This comes after the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback exited the team's Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after getting sacked by edge-rusher Arik Armstead in the second quarter. The 28-year-old, visibly in pain, exited the field with support from trainers. Jake Browning led the Bengals for the rest of their 31-27 loss.

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is helped off the field following an injury in the second quarter (Getty Images via AFP)

The Bengals, it their first update on Burrow's injury, said that the QB had suffered a toe injury. He was ruled out almost immediately.

When did Joe Burrow get injured?

Armstead sacked Burrow for a 5-yard loss at the Bengals' 35-yard line with 9:02 remaining in the first half. He lay down on the field for a while before the medics came in to check him. The two-time Pro Bowler was taken inside the blue medical tent.

Soon, NFL insiders reported that Joe Burrow was spotted wearing crutches, a scary sight for fans. The 28-year-old led the league last season with 4,918 passing yards and 43 passing touchdowns, but has had some significant season-ending injuries in his six year career. He had a knee injury in his rookie season in 2020 where he missed six games and a wrist injury in 2023 that kept him out for the final seven games.

Burrow was 7 of 13 for 76 yards and a 4-yard TD pass to Ja'Marr Chase against the Jaguars.

When will Joe Burrow return?

Jeff Mueller, an injury expert for DD Fantasy Football, said Burrow's injury may not be as severe as some initially believed. “He was able to push off while walking towards the locker room. I'm thinking Turf Toe > Midfoot injury on this one.”

Moderate turf toe injuries usually require about 4–6 weeks of recovery, while severe cases may keep athletes out for 6–12 weeks.

In contrast, minor midfoot issues often heal within 2–4 weeks, but Lisfranc injuries are far more serious. Moderate cases can take 6–8 weeks to recover, and severe cases may sideline players for 6–12 months.

(With AP inputs)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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