Joe Burrow‘s turf toe led to in a single day considerations about surgical procedure being crucial. The Bengals passer will certainly take that route, which means a prolonged absence is in retailer.
Burrow is about to endure surgical procedure on his injured toe, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. A number of opinions have been sought out earlier than this resolution was made, however Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds there was a consensus amongst the consultants consulted. An absence of no less than three months is predicted whereas Burrow recovers.
Halfway by means of the Bengals’ Week 2 recreation, Burrow injured his toe whereas being sacked. The 2-time Professional Bowler was later seen on crutches and in a strolling boot. Burrow has a historical past of accidents all through his Bengals profession, and now his monitor file in that regard will develop.
The 28-year-old is at risk of lacking many of the season, if not the remainder of the marketing campaign in its entirety. Because of this, Cincinnati’s outlook for 2025 has been dealt a blow. The workforce is 2-0 following Sunday’s comeback win over Jacksonville, however backup Jake Browning will now be counted on to paved the way on offense. The Bengals’ protection confronted questions getting into the season – even with Trey Hendrickson‘s hold-in being ended by way of a increase masking 2025 – however that unit shall be required to ship robust performances on a constant foundation transferring ahead.
Burrow has received the Comeback Participant of the Yr award twice (2021, 2024), a an indication of his capability to bounce again from setbacks. He led the NFL in passing yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43) final 12 months, and expectations remained excessive for Cincinnati’s offense with wideouts Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins signing joint extensions this spring. Their futures are in place past 2025, and Burrow is on the books by means of 2029.
For now, consideration will flip to Browning and his capability to information the Bengals offense. The previous UDFA made his thirteenth common season look Sunday, all of which have include Cincinnati. Browning went 21-of-32 for 241 yards and a pair of touchdowns (whereas additionally speeding for the game-winning rating). He did throw three interceptions, nonetheless, so ball safety shall be a precedence over the approaching video games. Throughout a seven-game span filling in for Burrow in 2023, Browning compiled a 4-3 file and a 12:7 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
Browning is at present the one wholesome passer on the Bengals’ lively roster. Brett Rypien is in place on the follow squad, so it could be possible for him to be promoted within the close to future. Logan Woodside was with the Bengals early this offseason earlier than being lower in July. That transfer took place after Desmond Ridder was signed, though the previous Falcon and Raider was among the many workforce’s ultimate roster cuts.
To no shock, Schefter adds the Bengals are making contact with free agent quarterbacks figuring out Burrow shall be sidelined for an prolonged interval. Ridder is in the marketplace, and he might be a (considerably) acquainted face for the group relating to an in-season addition. With over $12M in cap house, Cincinnati may afford a low-cost addition underneath middle. With Ridder or one other passer in place to again up Browning, nonetheless, the workforce’s probabilities of reaching the playoffs shall be decidedly lowered. Burrow, in the meantime, now faces one other prolonged restoration outlook.
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