A recent report indicated that injured Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow plans to return to action this season regardless of the team's record. However, that information was shared before Cincinnati fell to 3-7 via a disheartening 34-12 loss to the rival Pittsburgh Steelers this past Sunday.

Nevertheless, it seems that Burrow is serious about taking snaps in meaningful games before Week 18 wraps up. He hasn't played since he had surgery to repair a toe injury he suffered in Week 2.

Do insiders expect Joe Burrow to play before 2026 season?

For a piece published on Wednesday morning, ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano noted that he expects Burrow "to play as soon as he's cleared" for in-game action.

"With Cincinnati in danger of a third consecutive season without a playoff ber

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