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Joe Burrow gets devastating injury news crushing Bengals' 2025 hopes

The Cincinnati Bengals received devastating news on Joe Burrow's foot injury, confirming the worst case scenario for the team.

By Josh Sanchez

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is examined after being injured during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is examined after being injured during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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The Cincinnati Bengals' worst fears have been confirmed. When star quarterback Joe Burrow went down in the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon, he was helped to the locker room by trainers, but was able to walk under his own power.

It was later revealed that he would not return with a foot injury.

As the night went on, the news started to turn more grim. Burrow was diagnosed with a turf toe injury, but was seeking further options.

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Now, we know the Bengals superstar will miss at least three months because his injury requires surgery. ESPN's Adam Schefter was first to report the news.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow unable to put weight on his ankle after getting injured against the Jaguars.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow unable to put weight on his ankle after getting injured against the Jaguars. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Burrow was reportedly diagnosed with Grade 3 turf toe, which is a torn ligament at the base of the big toe.

It's an unfortunate development for Burrow, who has struggled with injuries over the past few years.

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In 2020, Burrow suffered a torn ACL, MCL, PCL, and meniscus which forced him to miss the remainder of the season. Burrow missed time in 2021 and 2022 with a dislocated pinky and MCL sprain, before a torn wrist ligament prematurely ended his 2023 campaign.

Now, it's turf toe that will knock out one of the most injury-bitten quarterbacks in the league for the next few months. We wish Burrow a full and speedy recovery.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow warms up before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow warms up before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium. / Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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