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Bengals' Joe Burrow Requires Turf Toe Surgery, Team Awaiting Surgery Date

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Cincinnati Bengals' Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow is out indefinitely after requiring turf toe surgery on his left foot. Coach Zac Taylor made the announcement on Monday, stating that Burrow is gathering additional opinions. The team is still working on determining the surgery date and timeline, and Taylor has not made a decision on whether to place Burrow on injured reserve, which would trigger an automatic absence of at least four games. Veteran backup Jake Browning is expected to start in Burrow's absence, but the Bengals are also interested in adding depth at quarterback.

Key Takeaways:

  • Joe Burrow, the Bengals' Pro Bowl quarterback, has been diagnosed with turf toe in his left foot and requires surgery, indefinite absences.
  • Coach Zac Taylor has not confirmed a surgery date or timeline for Burrow's recovery.
  • Jake Browning, the Bengals' veteran backup quarterback, is set to start in Burrow's absence, with Taylor expressing confidence in his ability to lead the team.
  • The Bengals are interested in adding depth at quarterback, with veteran quarterback Brett Rypien on the practice squad.
  • Burrow has missed 12 games through his first five seasons due to various injuries, including a wrist ailment and a finger injury.
  • The Bengals (2-0) will face the Minnesota Vikings (1-1) on Sunday in Minneapolis, who have allowed the fifth-fewest passing yards through two weeks.

Statistics:

  • 21: The number of completions made by Jake Browning in relief of Joe Burrow during the Bengals' 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • 70.4%: The completion percentage achieved by Browning in his seven starts in place of an injured Burrow in 2023.
  • 1,936: The number of yards gained by Burrow in 2023 for 12 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.
  • 3: The number of interceptions thrown by Browning in relief of Burrow.
  • 2-0: The current record of the Bengals, who will face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
  • 1-1: The current record of the Minnesota Vikings, who will host the Bengals on Sunday.

Sources:

  • "Bengals' Joe Burrow requires turf toe surgery, out indefinitely," by Alex Butler, UPI, September 15.
  • "Bengals' Jake Browning completes 21 of 32 passes, but Bengals fall to Jaguars," ESPN, September 10.
  • "Burrow sustains injury in Bengals' 31-27 win," ESPN, September 10.

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