Joe Burrow will be out for at least three months due to a Grade 3 turf toe injury on his left foot, which requires surgery. The injury happened in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, and after surgery and recovery, he could potentially return around Week 14 to Week 16 of the season, possibly late December or early January 2026. The Bengals expect him back if they are in playoff contention by then, but the timeline depends heavily on his recovery speed from the surgery. Until then, backup QB Jake Browning will continue to start for the Bengals.
