As the Cincinnati Bengals looked to start 2-0 on the season, facing the Jacksonville Jaguars, they had to deal with an unexpected blow.
Quarterback Joe Burrow left the game in the first half after getting sacked by his ankles. Burrow appeared to suffer an injury to his lower body on the play as he needed assistance getting off the field.
Joe Burrow stayed down after a sack with trainers focusing on his ankle. He’s headed to the medical tent. pic.twitter.com/nRwKaiK1wj
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) September 14, 2025
Here’s the latest on how long Burrow will be out.
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What is Joe Burrow’s injury?
Joe Burrow suffered a toe injury in the first half of the Bengals game vs. the Jaguars in Week 2. The Bengals gave Burrow an MRI during the game, and the quarterback came out of the MRI room with his left leg on a scooter to avoid putting pressure on it.
Source: Joe Burrow just finished in the MRI room. Was using a one-legged scooter to get back to the locker room with his left leg propped up as to not put any weight on it.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) September 14, 2025
It’s unclear exactly what Burrow’s injury is at the moment, but it appears to be more on the serious side. Burrow has had an extensive injury history, which includes missing significant time to finish the 2020 and 2023 seasons.
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How long is Joe Burrow out?
The Bengals ruled Burrow out for the game before their contest against the Jaguars concluded. Cincinnati will surely have more to say on Burrow after the game, but that is a sign that the quarterback will likely not be able to return to action soon.
Burrow has been declared out.
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) September 14, 2025
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Bengals schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| 9/21 | @ Vikings | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| 9/29 | @ Broncos | 8:15 p.m. | ABC |
| 10/5 | vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 10/12 | @ Packers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 10/16 | vs. Steelers | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
Burrow’s injury happened at a really bad time for the Bengals, whose schedule is about to get more difficult. Cincinnati will play five-straight teams who made the playoffs last year, with most of those games occurring on national television
