when will joe burrow return from injury

Joe Burrow suffered a severe Grade 3 turf toe injury in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, which required surgery. He is expected to miss at least three months, putting his earliest possible return around mid to late December 2025, likely around Week 16 of the NFL season. However, this three-month timeline is considered optimistic; some experts believe recovery might take longer, and the Bengals could hold him out longer depending on their playoff contention status and his recovery progress. There is a possibility for a postseason return if the Bengals make the playoffs, but no definitive return date has been set by the team so far.