what happened to joe burrows

Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 14, 2025. This injury required surgery and is expected to keep him sidelined for at least three months. Burrow left the game in the second quarter with the injury and was seen leaving the locker room on crutches and wearing a walking boot. The Bengals have to rely on their backup quarterback, Jake Browning, during his recovery period. This is a significant setback for Burrow and the Bengals, as he had a record-breaking 2024 season and was a leading MVP candidate for 2025. His return to football this season is uncertain, but surgery and recovery likely mean he will miss a large portion of the 2025 season.