Joe Burrow’s expected recovery timeline from injury revealed

Initial reports on Joe Burrow’s latest injury are not sounding good for the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Bengals quarterback suffered a significant toe injury midway through the second quarter of the Bengals’ Week 2 clash Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Burrow tried to find an escape hatch as his pocket collapsed on a 2nd-and-20 play at their own 40.

Burrow got sacked by Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead, who grabbed at his target’s leg to drag him to the ground. Burrow was in serious discomfort as Bengals medical personnel rushed onto the field. He was replaced by Jake Browning and did not return to the contest.

After the game, Burrow was reportedly diagnosed with a Grade 3 turf toe injury. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the injury will require Burrow to undergo surgery, with the recovery timeline being “at least 3 months.” The two-time Pro Bowler is “still evaluating options,” but appears unlikely to find a solution that would allow him to stay on the field.