The Bengals will have to wait a little longer for Joe Burrow’s return.

They are not activating him off injured reserve ahead of Saturday’s 4 p.m. deadline, according to ESPN, meaning he will be unable to play Sunday in Week 12 against the Patriots.

The earliest he can return is next Thursday’s game against the Ravens.

Burrow has been out since Week 2 after undergoing surgery for turf toe on his left foot.

He was a full participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday and a limited participant Friday.

He was officially listed as questionable.

Joe Burow won’t return for the Bengals-Patriots game on Sunday. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

“I think Joe has done everything he can to put himself in a position to get back,” coach Zac Taylor said Friday. “We are just going to keep taking o

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