BALTIMORE -- The final step has been cleared for Joe Burrow to make his return.

The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback was added to the 53-player roster on Wednesday, the team announced, ahead of Thursday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens .

Burrow has been on injured reserve since suffering a turf toe injury on Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars .

The two-time Pro Bowler and 2024 MVP finalist was designated to return from injured reserve on Nov. 10. The team had to activate him before his 21-day window expired on Dec. 1. Otherwise, he would not have been able to play again this season.

But that was never in jeopardy. The move was considered a formality given another week for Burrow without any setbacks.

"It's a national stage to go out and prove yourself again after n

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