Report: Burrow has turf toe, could miss 3 months if surgery needed
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is feared to have suffered a Grade 3 turf toe, according to Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
If confirmed, Burrow's injury would require surgery and sideline him for at least three months, Pelissero and Rapoport report. The Bengals passer also has torn ligaments in his toe, and surgery is reportedly considered likely.
The Bengals are sending images of Burrow's toe injury to foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Cincinnati announced that the 28-year-old left Sunday's 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a left toe injury. He sustained it after getting sacked in the second quarter and didn't return.
Burrow had a crutch and walking boot in the locker room, according to Jay Morrison of BengalsTalk.com.
Cincinnati turned to Jake Browning once Burrow went out. Browning threw three interceptions in relief but also passed for two touchdowns and rushed for a game-winning score in the final seconds.
The Bengals, who are off to a 2-0 start, haven't reached the playoffs the past two seasons.