Bengals: Joe Burrow leaves game, ruled out with left toe injury

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) grimaces aft being sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) grimaces aft being sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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By Laurel Pfahler – Contributing Writer
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Joe Burrow came out of the Cincinnati Bengals’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with an apparent lower left leg injury after taking a 5-yard sack on second-and-20 midway through the second quarter.

Burrow got up from the sack and bent down once, tried to walk it off and then sat down to be seen by trainers. He eventually walked off the field on his own and headed to the blue medical tent while Jake Browning finished the drive, which ended in a punt.

The Bengals were trailing 14-7, but it could have been worse without the help of two interceptions picked off by Dax Hill and Jordan Battle.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, center, is helped off the field after suffering an injury during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

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Browning came on for a second drive as Burrow exited for the locker room, needing assistance of the trainers. The Bengals settled for an Evan McPherson field goal on Browning’s first full drive.

Burrow was struggling with Jacksonville’s pass rush early in the game and was sacked twice, while completing 7 of 13 passes for 76 yards and one touchdown to Ja’Marr Chase.

The injury occurred as Burrow tried to extend a play but turned back into pressure as multiple players collapsed on him.

UPDATE (2:43 p.m.): The Bengals say Burrow injured his left toe and is questionable to return.

UPDATE (3:25 p.m.): Burrow has been ruled out with a left toe injury, according to Dayton Daily News reporter Laurel Pfahler.

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