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When will Joe Burrow return? Turf toe recovery timeline, return date for Bengals star QB

The Cincinnati Bengals are having a rough go in 2025, largely because quarterback Joe Burrow hasn’t been in the lineup since Week 2.

Burrow, the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and two-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year, suffered a serious toe injury midway through Cincinnati’s second game of the season. Without him, the Bengals have struggled mightily and are hoping for his return sooner rather than later.

Is that possible? Based on Burrow’s injury designation, treatment, and rehab, here’s what has been said about his potential return to the field in 2025.

How Joe Burrow's toe injury compares to other NFL players

When will Joe Burrow return?

Burrow was placed on injure

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