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Joe Burrow may be sidelined for even longer than expected with his turf toe injury - as a new report has suggested he may miss the entirety of this season.
Following Burrow's injury against the Jaguars last week, it was reported that the quarterback would miss around three months after undergoing surgery to repair the issue.
However, Fox Sports' Jay Glazer has casted doubt on that timeline - saying that Burrow is more likely to return for the playoffs if Cincinnati makes the postseason.
'They're saying three months, I don't see three months being an actual timeline,' he said on Fox NFL Sunday.
'I think more so [he has] a chance if they make the playoffs, but only because it's Joe Burrow. Somebody else I'd say no. But he has that Mamba Mentality, maybe yes. It's such a difficult injury to return from.'
Glazer added that Burrow - who underwent surgery on Friday - fully tore a tendon, ligament and a 'capsule' in his foot.
Joe Burrow may be done for the season following a turf toe injury last week against Jacksonville
He needed help to get to the locker room after suffering a foot injury last weekend
The report has essentially added a month-plus to Burrow's recovery timeline, as the Bengals' Week 15 matchup against the Ravens on December 14 is three months from the injury.
The NFL playoffs begin on January 10.
Burrow was injured against Jacksonville after being brought down by defensive end Arik Armstead.
He was then helped off the field and into the locker room before being replaced by backup Jake Browning.
Burrow was later seen using a walking boot and crutches.
The 28-year-old has previously battled season-ending injuries in 2020 (knee) and 2023 (wrist), though Cincinnati have gotten off to a 2-0 start this season ahead of their matchup with Minnesota on Sunday.
Last season, he produced a league-leading 4,918 passing yards but the Bengals missed the playoffs after going 9-8.
