Joe Burrow‘s turf toe will leave the Bengals without their starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. His recovery process could begin shortly. 
Burrow is currently scheduled to undergo surgery tomorrow, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The timing of the procedure will depend on the swelling in Burrow’s injured toe, and it could be pushed back a few days if needed. In any case, Dr. Norman Waldrop will perform the surgery, per Rapoport.
Dr. Waldrop has worked under renowned surgeon Dr. Robert Anderson, and he has experience with a number of high-profile procedures. This Burrow one will add to that list, and a recovery period of at least three months is in store. As such, Jake Browning will be tasked with leading Cincinnati’s offense through the bulk of the campaign as the team looks to build off a 2-0 start to the year.
Expectations for the team in 2025 have understandably taken a major hit in the wake of Burrow’s injury, though. The former No. 1 pick has now suffered three major ailments in his six-year NFL career, and the timing of his latest one could leave him unavailable for the rest of the season depending on the timing of the procedure and his recovery process. Burrow, 28, is attached to his $55MM-per-year extension through 2029 so a cautious approach regarding his return should be expected.
In the meantime, Browning and Brett Rypien will handle QB duties on the active roster. Rypien was recently promoted to the 53-man roster with Mike White and Sean Clifford being added to the practice squad. Those four passers will handle their respective roles while Burrow rehabs his toe. Provided his surgery goes as planned, the countdown to when he will once again be available to Cincinnati will begin.
Wish burrow the best. Browning is more than capable to hold the fort for weeks imo
This team had serious question marks even with an all pro QB at the helm. The season is over.
Time will tell. Every team has question marks. I would take Browning over several starting QBs in the league.
Wilson, McCarthy , Penix , Young , Fields , Tua , anything in Cleveland , Geno and Ward , anything in New Orleans …
I say that meaning this year – Penix , Ward may develop into superstars but I mean this year. I’d prolly through Aaron Rogers in there too. Time will tell.
Joe’s little piggie got hurt so this season is over. Everybody abandon ship because the experts on NFL trade rumors said so. Doesn’t matter that the Bengals arguably have the best back up in the NFL in Browning. He was so terrible he kept up with and in my opinion looked better than one Trevor Lawrence the 55 million dollar man from Jacksonville. With the weapons Jake has at his fingertips I’d say the Bengals have a better average chance of winning the division, especially with starting quarterbacks dropping like flies.