Bengals' Burrow Opens Up About Turf Toe Injury, Career Resilience
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been dealing with a lingering turf toe injury that's put his future in the NFL into question. The two-time Pro Bowler has been forced to miss nine games this season and is now on track to make just his fifth game of the year against the Baltimore Ravens.
Burrow, who has already suffered several serious injuries throughout his career, including a torn ACL and MCL, has taken to wearing custom cleats with a carbon fiber plate in an effort to support his injured foot. His comments have raised concerns about the long-term effects of these types of injuries on his playing days.
Former Colts interim head coach Bruce Arians compared Burrow to former Colts star Andrew Luck, citing their shared struggles with injuries and losing the joy of playing football due to prolonged recovery periods. "He's tired of the injuries," Arians said. "I see a little bit of Andrew Luck... Sitting in that training room for three, four, five years in a row."
The comparison between Burrow and Luck is not far-fetched, given both players have proven themselves to be elite quarterbacks who struggled to stay on the field due to injuries. Burrow still has time to change the narrative around his career, but if he can't find a way to enjoy playing football again, the Bengals may face significant struggles in the years to come without their star quarterback.
For now, Burrow is trying to "have fun" playing football again, but his comments suggest that the toll of these injuries is starting to take its toll. As the 2025 NFL season wears on, it will be interesting to see how Burrow and the Bengals navigate the challenges ahead.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been dealing with a lingering turf toe injury that's put his future in the NFL into question. The two-time Pro Bowler has been forced to miss nine games this season and is now on track to make just his fifth game of the year against the Baltimore Ravens.
Burrow, who has already suffered several serious injuries throughout his career, including a torn ACL and MCL, has taken to wearing custom cleats with a carbon fiber plate in an effort to support his injured foot. His comments have raised concerns about the long-term effects of these types of injuries on his playing days.
Former Colts interim head coach Bruce Arians compared Burrow to former Colts star Andrew Luck, citing their shared struggles with injuries and losing the joy of playing football due to prolonged recovery periods. "He's tired of the injuries," Arians said. "I see a little bit of Andrew Luck... Sitting in that training room for three, four, five years in a row."
The comparison between Burrow and Luck is not far-fetched, given both players have proven themselves to be elite quarterbacks who struggled to stay on the field due to injuries. Burrow still has time to change the narrative around his career, but if he can't find a way to enjoy playing football again, the Bengals may face significant struggles in the years to come without their star quarterback.
For now, Burrow is trying to "have fun" playing football again, but his comments suggest that the toll of these injuries is starting to take its toll. As the 2025 NFL season wears on, it will be interesting to see how Burrow and the Bengals navigate the challenges ahead.
. I mean, sure, he's dealing with a tough turf toe that's been bothering him all season, but he's still showing up to games and trying to play through it (well, kinda) 
. And let's be real, the guy's already had way more injuries than most QBs even imagine having in their careers 
- torn ACL, MCL, you name it! So yeah, I think it's fair to say he's not just "tired of playing football" like Bruce Arians said 
. Burrow's still got that fire in his belly and is trying to make the most of a tough situation 
. We should be supporting him for trying to stay on the field, not speculating about his future with the Bengals 
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He's been through so much with those knee injuries already and now he's dealing with turf toe too? It's like his body is just giving up on him, you know? I mean, custom cleats with a carbon fiber plate? That's not gonna fix the underlying issue. And Bruce Arians' comments about him losing joy playing football... that's scary. Burrow's always been one of my favorite players to watch, but if he can't get his health together, it's gonna be tough for the Bengals. They need him to perform at a high level and lead them to wins. I'm hoping he can find a way to manage those injuries and still be the same dominant quarterback we all know he is... 
he's already been through so much in his career and now he's dealing with turf toe too... it's like, you can't win a game without getting hurt 
but at the same time, he's still trying to have fun out there, which is so inspiring. i think the real question is, can he find a way to manage his injuries without losing himself as a player? 
, he's been through so much already 
. I think it's awesome that he's taking proactive steps to support his foot, but at the same time, it's scary to see him comparing himself to Andrew Luck 
. The Bengals are lucky to have him 
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... 9 games missed this year is a lot, and those custom cleats are just another sign of how tough it is on his foot 
I'm worried about him too, 'cause if he can't find a way to enjoy the game again, it could be tough for both him and the team.
It's like they're trying to make a career out of being hurt 
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. But at the same time, Bruce Arians' comparison to Andrew Luck is a bit worrying 
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. The fans want to see him succeed 
) but seriously, what's the point of playing if you're just gonna end up in more pain than on the field? maybe it's time to hang up the cleats and find a different passion in life 
he's like a ninja - dodges injuries left and right 
and bruce arians saying he's tired of the injuries? please, joe burrow's a pro, he'll be fine 
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. It shows he's proactive about taking care of himself and finding solutions to his problems 
. And hey, who knows? Maybe this is an opportunity for him to re-evaluate what's really important in life... like his family, friends, and overall well-being 
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I need to see more than just a couple of comments from coaches and players saying that out before I start jumping to conclusions. Where are the stats? The rehab records? How many hours a day has Burrow been putting in on his injury? 
. One minute he's a Pro Bowler, next thing you know, he's sitting in the training room for years on end because of some dodgy turf toe injury 
. I mean, what even is that? A fancy excuse to not have fun playing football anymore? 
. Maybe Burrow can learn from Luck's playbook (no pun intended again) and figure out how to make his career longevity thing work? Fingers crossed for Joe! 
. And let's be real, Burrow's been in tougher spots than this before, he came back from that nasty 2023 preseason game where he was sacked like 10 times 