Bengals QB Joe Burrow Out 3 Months After Turf Toe Surgery

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a severe Grade 3 turf toe injury requiring surgery, which will sideline him for at least three months, significantly impacting the team's season. Despite Burrow's absence, the Bengals won their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with backup Jake Browning stepping in, though he has limited NFL experience. The injury poses a major challenge for the Bengals, who rely heavily on Burrow and his elite receiving duo but have struggled with protecting him behind a weak offensive line. The team may explore potential quarterback replacements such as Kirk Cousins, Desmond Ridder, or Trey Lance, but historically, the Bengals have rarely made in-season trades. This injury also alters the NFL playoff landscape, giving teams like the Green Bay Packers, who are scheduled to face the Bengals, a more favorable matchup. Burrow's injury marks another setback in his injury-plagued career, despite his status as a top-tier NFL quarterback and recent lucrative contract extension.