As the Cincinnati Bengals looked to start 2-0 on the season, facing the Jacksonville Jaguars, they had to deal with an unexpected blow.
Quarterback Joe Burrow left the game in the first half after getting sacked by his ankles. Burrow appeared to suffer an injury to his lower body on the play as he needed assistance getting off the field.
Joe Burrow stayed down after a sack with trainers focusing on his ankle. He's headed to the medical tent. pic.twitter.com/nRwKaiK1wj
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) September 14, 2025
Here's the latest on how long Burrow will be out.
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What is Joe Burrow's injury?
Joe Burrow suffered a toe injury in the first half of the Bengals game vs. the Jaguars in Week 2. The Bengals gave Burrow an MRI during the game, and the quarterback came out of the MRI room with his left leg on a scooter to avoid putting pressure on it.
Source: Joe Burrow just finished in the MRI room. Was using a one-legged scooter to get back to the locker room with his left leg propped up as to not put any weight on it.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) September 14, 2025
And after the game, Burrow was seen wearing a walking boot while using a crutch to help him walk.
Joe Burrow walking through the locker room in a walking boot with a single crutch right now.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) September 14, 2025
NFL network's Ian Rapoport confirmed that Burrow suffered a turf toe injury.
#Bengals QB Joe Burrow, who was ruled out Sunday with a toe injury, was diagnosed with turf toe, source confirms (as @FOX19Jeremy reported). pic.twitter.com/rRz5nplYjs
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 14, 2025
Burrow has had an extensive injury history, which includes missing significant time to finish the 2020 and 2023 seasons.
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How long is Joe Burrow out?
A turf toe injury will likely force Joe Burrow to miss several weeks of action. San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Brock Purdy, who also is dealing with turf toe, missed at least one week with the injury so far.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the injury could cost Burrow far more time than Purdy. If surgery is deemed necessary, Burrow could miss as many as three months, spanning most of the regular season. Burrow's test results are being sent to a foot specialist to determine whether surgery is necessary.
Surgery is considered the likeliest option, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, who adds that Burrow's toe injury is "severe."
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Bengals schedule 2025
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 4 | Monday, Sept. 29 | at Broncos | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12 | at Packers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 7 | Thursday, Oct. 16 | vs. Steelers | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | Bye | - | - |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 13 | Thursday, Nov. 27 | at Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | at Bills | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Dolphins | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 17 | TBD | vs. Cardinals | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Browns | TBD | TBD |
Burrow's injury happened at a really bad time for the Bengals, whose schedule is about to get more difficult. Cincinnati will play five straight teams who made the playoffs last year, with most of those games occurring on national television