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Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to pass against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Bengals QB Joe Burrow added to Pro Bowl Games

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow earned his third career Pro Bowl selection after being added Sunday to the AFC roster for the Pro Bowl Games this week.

Burrow, 29, also was honored in 2022 and 2024. This season, he joins Bengals teammates in wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins as well as quarterback Joe Flacco, who was added Friday for the 41-year-old’s first Pro Bowl selection in an 18-year career.

The fourth edition of the Pro Bowl Games — which include week-long skills competitions and a flag football game — will be played in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX. Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Steve Young will serve as coaches for the flag football game on Tuesday.

Burrow played in only eight games this past season, completing 66.8% of his passes for 1,809 yards, 17 touchdowns and five interceptions.

Twice the NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2021, 2024), Burrow returned to action in Week 13 after missing the previous nine contests due to a toe injury.

He led the league in the final six weeks of the regular season in completions (152), according to the team. Burrow also tied for second in TD passes (15), ranked third in passing yards (1,620), fifth in completion percentage (68.2) and fifth in passer rating (102.2) over the final six weeks.

Cincinnati selected Burrow with the first overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft out of LSU. For his career, he has thrown for 20,810 yards, 157 TDs and 51 interceptions in 77 regular-season games (all starts) for a record of 43-33-1. His 68.5% completion percentage is the NFL’s all-time best for a career.

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Bengals QB Joe Burrow to play in season finale vs. Browns

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Joe Burrow is in the game plan for the Cincinnati Bengals in the regular-season finale against the Cleveland Browns, head coach Zac Taylor said Monday.

The Bengals are not planning to rest or preserve Burrow, the oft-injured starting quarterback who played in his seventh game of the season in Week 17 and improved to 5-2 as a starter in 2025.

One of those five wins for Burrow this season was a 17-16 victory at Cleveland. Burrow was sacked three times and had 113 passing yards with one touchdown.

Since returning from a toe injury that knocked Burrow out of the game Week 2 and required surgery, his production has been on the upswing.

Burrow was 24 of 31 for 305 passing yards with two touchdowns in a 37-14 win over the Cardinals in Week 17, following up his four-TD day at Miami on Dec. 21.

“He’s got a ton of confidence, he’s playing with great rhythm, extending plays, hitting big plays down the field,” Taylor said. “He did a great job with the protection checks (Sunday), because that can be really difficult and stressful against these guys. They do a good job of attacking your protections, so Joe was on it. Again, just playing like I know Joe to play, and it’s fun to watch.”

Taylor said Monday the Bengals need “all hands on deck” to compete with Browns star Myles Garrett. The defensive end has 22 sacks, on the doorstep of the single-season record of 22.5 held by Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt and former Giants defensive end Michael Strahan.

Garrett sacked Burrow twice in the first meeting this season.

“He’s the best defensive player on Planet Earth,” Taylor said. “You can’t put it into words. It’s all hands on deck. He’s an absolute nightmare.”

–Field Level Media

‘He’s back’: Bengals activate QB Joe Burrow from IR

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow officially was activated from injured reserve on Wednesday and is expected to start Thursday’s game against the host Baltimore Ravens.

The Bengals announced the move over social media and posted a slow-motion video of Burrow along with the caption: “He’s back.”

Burrow is set to play for the first time since Week 2 after he underwent surgery for turf toe on Sept. 19.

Cincinnati (3-8) went 1-8 without Burrow.

Burrow, 28, has played in 71 career games and has a 40-30-1 record. In his sixth NFL season, Burrow has completed 68.5% of his passes for 19,190 yards with 142 touchdowns and 46 interceptions.

He is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and has twice been named Comeback Player of the Year after his return from serious injuries that ended his 2020 and 2023 seasons.

Also on Wednesday, the Bengals activated safety Daijahn Anthony from injured reserve and placed cornerback Marco Wilson on IR.

Anthony, 25, was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on Aug. 26.

Wilson, 26, sustained a hamstring injury in Cincinnati’s 26-20 loss to the New England Patriots this past Sunday.

He has three tackles in four games this season.

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Bengals ‘anticipate’ Joe Burrow being ready for Ravens on Thanksgiving night

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Joe Burrow racked up 820 passing yards, nine touchdowns and two losses to the Ravens last season, but the Bengals are planning to give him another shot at their AFC North rival on Thanksgiving night.

Burrow is set to play for the first time since Week 2 and has cleared medical hurdles to take the field in primetime Thursday barring setbacks this week.

“Anticipate him playing. He looks like he’s in good shape to be ready to go,” Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Monday.

The Bengals went 1-8 without Burrow, who had surgery to repair a turf toe injury in September.

Cincinnati already ruled out defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) and wide receiver Tee Higgins (concussion) for this week’s game. Higgins also missed Cincinnati’s game in Baltimore last season when Ja’Marr Chase picked up the slack with 11 receptions for 264 yards and three touchdowns.

Chase is set to return this week after he was suspended for Sunday’s game at New England due to spitting on Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey.

There was speculation whether the Bengals would put Burrow in harm’s way with the postseason a distant reach from where Cincinnati aligns in the standings at 3-8. But they are only three wins behind the Ravens and Steelers — both 6-5 — and Cincinnati is 2-1 in division games. The Bengals split with the Steelers, play the Ravens twice in a span of 18 days and end the regular season with home games against the Cardinals (3-8) and Browns (3-8).

When the Bengals were fading from playoff contention at this time last season — with a 4-7 record entering Week 13 — Burrow said the Bengals were about to run the table. Cincinnati beat the Denver Broncos on Dec. 28, 30-24, to stay alive in the AFC wild-card race with an 8-8 record. A win in the Week 18 finale over the Steelers (19-17) left the Bengals one win shy of the final spot in the AFC playoffs.

But Taylor hasn’t lost that energy one year later.

“You’ve got one of the greatest players in the world coming back,” Taylor said.

Baltimore swept last year’s season series with 41-38 and 35-34 victories. The Ravens own a four-game winning streak over Cincinnati and haven’t lost to the Bengals at home since 2021.

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Report: Bengals QB Joe Burrow won’t return Sunday vs. Patriots

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Quarterback Joe Burrow will not play for the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday against the New England Patriots, The Athletic reported Saturday.

Burrow, who had surgery for turf toe on Sept. 19, practiced with the team the past three days, and coach Zac Taylor said he had a decision to make about the veteran’s readiness for the visiting Patriots (9-2).

Now, the Bengals (3-7) are shifting gears, hoping he will be able to play against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL’s primetime game on Thanksgiving.

Instead, veteran Joe Flacco, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, will start his sixth straight game. He sustained the injury in the Oct. 26 loss to the New York Jets.

Burrow played the first two games of the regular season and landed on injured reserve on Sept. 16.

“Everything is moving in a great position,” Taylor said Friday. “Now we just have to make a decision. You play a game Sunday, you play a game Thursday, you got to factor in all that stuff. He has tried to put himself in a position to be ready to go.”

The Bengals started his 21-day window for practice availability on Nov. 10, but Burrow would need to be added to the active roster by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday to be eligible for Sunday’s game versus New England.

Burrow, 28, has played in 71 career games and has a 40-30-1 record. In his sixth NFL season, Burrow has completed 68.5% of his passes for 19,190 yards with 142 touchdowns and 46 interceptions.

He is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and has twice been named Comeback Player of the Year after his return from serious injuries that ended his 2020 and 2023 seasons.

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Bengals QB Joe Burrow questionable to play Sunday vs. New England

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow might be ready to play Sunday in a surprise early return two months after surgery for a turf toe injury.

Burrow was able to participate in practice Friday for the third consecutive day while avoiding setbacks reintroducing his recovered foot to increased intensity on the field. He was limited Friday after being a “full participant” on Wednesday and Thursday.

“He’s done everything he can to put himself (in position) and be ready to go,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. “Now I have to make a decision on what we do.”

Taylor remained guarded 48 hours before the Bengals (3-7) kick off their Week 12 home game against the Patriots (9-2). He could stick with veteran Joe Flacco, who is dealing with a right shoulder injury, with Cincinnati playing on the road at division rival Baltimore in the NFL’s primetime game on Thanksgiving.

Burrow played the first two games of the regular season, landed on injured reserve on Sept. 16 and underwent surgery Sept. 19.

“Everything is moving in a great position,” Taylor said. “Now we just have to make a decision. You play a game Sunday, you play a game Thursday, you got to factor in all that stuff. He has tried to put himself in a position to be ready to go, and we’ll try to make a decision later.”

The Bengals started his 21-day window for practice availability on Nov. 10, but he would need to be added to the active roster by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday to be eligible for Sunday’s game versus New England.

“Joe’s been looking good,” Higgins said of Burrow. “He looked good last week when he was practicing. You know, I’m happy for him.”

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Zac Taylor still contemplating Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s status

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One day after Joe Burrow practiced without restrictions for the first time in three months, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor might be expecting the quarterback to show up in his office to declare himself fit for the start on Sunday.

“Oh yeah. And that’s my job, to balance all the information and protect the player. And make the best decision possible,” Taylor told 700 WLW on Thursday. “I wish I had that decision today. I’m going to take in all the information I can and make the best decision for Joe and our team and go from there. “

Burrow had surgery for a turf toe injury and is pining to return to duty Sunday against the New England Patriots (9-2). Cincinnati started 2-0, winning in a comeback over the Jaguars in Week 2, which Burrow exited in favor of Jake Browning. The Bengals then acquired Joe Flacco and sent Browning to the bench, but have only one win since placing Burrow on IR.

If Burrow plays this week, he would be about a month ahead of schedule.

A history of injuries and the Bengals’ 3-7 record are factors the team might weigh before putting Burrow in harm’s way this week. His initial timeline was projected to be three months after the Sept. 19 surgery in Birmingham, Ala. He returned to practice on a limited basis on Nov. 10.

Flacco said Burrow was impressive in his Wednesday work.

“Joe looked good. It’s cool to see him out there,” Flacco said. “And, obviously, when you’re both now taking reps some conversations happen. Like, ‘How do you see this vs. that?’ Joe looked good.”

Asked if there was even a chance Burrow plays this week, Taylor didn’t bite.

“I’m not there yet,” Taylor said. “One day at practice isn’t going to make that decision yet. We’ll use the time we have at our disposal and come up with the best decision we can.”

Flacco was limited in practice on Wednesday, prescribed rest for his right shoulder injury.

Taylor said one of the hurdles remaining for Burrow was gauging the physical response to his first 11-on-11 practice since September.

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Bengals QB Joe Burrow full participant in practice

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Joe Burrow was a full participant in practice on Wednesday for the first time since Week 2, heightening interest around the Cincinnati Bengals bringing their franchise quarterback into the conversation as a candidate to start.

Head coach Zac Taylor said the team will “keep working through it” when asked if current starter Joe Flacco would definitely start this week.

“Joe Burrow hasn’t practiced in 11-on-11,” Taylor said before Burrow practiced Wednesday. “You can certainly get a lot of work in with Joe today. It works well where you’re not trying to balance a guy who isn’t going to practice on a Wednesday. Joe Flacco hasn’t done that.

“We’ll get through today and start to get Joe (Burrow) out there in 11-on-11 and see how it goes. He’ll do it today.”

Burrow had the Bengals off to a 2-0 start when he was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 16 and underwent surgery to repair a Grade 3 turf toe injury.

Without Burrow, Cincinnati is 1-7 behind quarterbacks Jake Browning and Flacco, who was acquired from the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 7 for a draft pick swap.

Flacco did not practice on Wednesday, following the pattern established when he joined the team and to continue treatment of a shoulder injury.

Last week, the Bengals opened a 21-day period to permit Burrow to practice with the team without counting against the 53-man active roster. He can be activated at any point during the 21 days.

The Bengals play the New England Patriots on Sunday and at Baltimore on Thanksgiving Day.

Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase will serve a one-game suspension this week for spitting on Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey last Sunday in host Pittsburgh’s victory.

The toe injury has been another disappointing setback for Burrow, 28, already a two-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year following a season-ending knee injury in 2020 and a season-ending wrist injury in 2023.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and currently the league’s all-time leader in completion percentage at 68.5%.

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Bengals open practice window for QB Joe Burrow (toe)

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The Cincinnati Bengals on Monday opened the practice window for quarterback Joe Burrow, who has not played since Week 2 because of a toe injury that required surgery.

Burrow sustained a Grade 3 turf toe injury during a 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars that gave the Bengals a 2-0 record to start the season. He went on injured reserve and had surgery in September, with the team saying he would return at some point this season.

Since Burrow has been out, Cincinnati has gone 1-6 behind quarterbacks Jake Browning and Joe Flacco, who was acquired from the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 7 for a draft pick swap.

Burrow’s return to practice will be on a limited basis. The move opens a 21-day period where Burrow can practice with the team without counting against the 53-man active roster. He can be activated at any point during the 21 days.

Cincinnati, which is coming off its bye week, has upcoming games at Pittsburgh on Sunday, home against the New England Patriots on Nov. 23 and at Baltimore on Thanksgiving Day.

The toe injury has been another disappointing setback for Burrow, 28, already a two-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year following a season-ending knee injury in 2020 and a season-ending wrist injury in 2023.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and currently the league’s all-time leader in completion percentage at 68.5 percent.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass in the first quarter of the NFL Week 2 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. The Jaguars led 17-10 at halftime.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow recovering from toe surgery

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is recovering Friday and morning toe surgery went well, Cincinnati head coach Zac Taylor confirmed.

Taylor said there is no timetable yet for Burrow’s return from the Grade 3 turf toe injury, sustained in Sunday’s 31-27 win against Jacksonville.

Initial reports estimated a three-month recovery timeline for Burrow, who was placed on injured reserve Tuesday and will miss at least the required four games.

Cincinnati (2-0) resumes its schedule without its franchise quarterback at Minnesota (1-1) on Sunday with backup Jake Browning running the offense. He threw three interceptions but delivered a game-winning drive to defeat the Jaguars, 31-27, on Sunday.

Brett Rypien will be the second-string signal-caller against the Vikings. Quarterbacks Mike White and Sean Clifford are on Cincinnati’s practice squad.

It is another disappointing setback for Burrow, 28, already a two-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year following a season-ending knee injury in 2020 and a season-ending wrist injury in 2023.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Burrow is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and currently the league’s all-time leader in completion percentage at 68.5 percent.

–Field Level Media