Published on: Nov 23, 2025 01:20 am IST
Burrow still has a shot to return on Thanksgiving Day vs. the Baltimore Ravens, and if he is not cleared in time, Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills on December 4 is considered the next realistic target.
Joe Burrow injury update
Burrow has been sidelined since Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season after suffering a Grade 3 turf toe injury during a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 15.
The injury, which was caused by a sack from Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead, required surgery on his right big toe and initially carried a recovery timeline of at least three months.
He was cleared to return to practice on Monday and pushed for a potential Thanksgiving comeback. At just over nine weeks post-surgery, there was a slim possibility he could play in Week 12, but the Bengals have officially ruled him out.
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Bengals roster moves for Week 12
The Bengals announced several roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game against the Patriots:
- Activated TE Mike Gesicki from the Reserve/Injured list: Gesicki was placed on IR on Oct. 15 with a pectoral injury and was designated to return earlier this week.
- Signed DE Isaiah Foskey from the practice squad to the active roster: Foskey, a third-year defensive end, has appeared in two games this season after signing with Cincinnati’s practice squad on Sept. 9.
- Placed CB Cam Taylor-Britt on the Reserve/Injured list: The fourth-year cornerback suffered a foot injury during the Bengals’ Week 11 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
