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As expected, the Cincinnati Bengals’ worst injury fears were confirmed, with Joe Burrow expected to miss at least three months following surgery.
Burrow has elected to undergo surgery for his Grade 3 turf toe injury, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per sources informed of the situation. The star quarterback is now in the process of deciding which surgeon to perform the procedure.
Burrow was injured in the second quarter of the Bengals’ 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Burrow was swallowed up for a sack on a second-and-20 play and had to be helped off the field. Backup Jake Browning came on to help Cincy to its first 2-0 start in seven years, throwing for 241 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
After the win, Burrow was seen sporting a walking boot and a crutch. He previously missed the final six games of his 2020 rookie season after tearing his ACL, PCL, MCL, and meniscus, and the last half-dozen games of the 2023 campaign after tearing a wrist ligament.
Once again, the Bengals will attempt to plow forward sans their star signal-caller.
More analysis from Kevin Patra to come.