Joe Burrow is back to practicing in limited capacity as of early November 2025 and is within the Bengals’ 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve. The team has not guaranteed a return this season, but multiple reports suggest a possible return around Week 12–13, with Thanksgiving as a commonly cited target by some insiders. The exact activation date remains contingent on his progress in practice and medical clearance. If he’s activated, he would rejoin the Bengals’ offense for on-field duty; if not activated within the 21 days, his season could end.
