Joe Burrow injury update: Latest news on Bengals quarterback's status in Week 2 game
originally appeared on The Sporting News

The Cincinnati Bengals have a massive injury concern in the first half of their Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after quarterback Joe Burrow was banged-up in the first half.

The injury occurred in the second quarter of the contest on Sunday. Burrow left the field and had to be helped to the locker room. His exact injury remains unknown as of this writing.

Prior to his exit, Burrow completed 7-of-13 passes for 76 yards and one touchdown. Burrow also took two sacks in the first half. He was replaced by backup quarterback Jake Browning.

Here's the latest update on Burrow's status.

Joe Burrow injury update

UPDATE: The Bengals announced Burrow is questionable to return to the game due to a left toe injury.

QB Joe Burrow has a left toe injury. His return is questionable. pic.twitter.com/QVb3X5hi4c

— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) September 14, 2025

END OF UPDATE

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer notes that Burrow was helped to the locker room after leaving the field. That is not a good sign for his status for the rest of the game.

Here's video of Burrow being helped the back.

AWFUL: #Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow CANNOT walk alone, and multiple personnel are helping him get to the locker room.
🙏🙏🙏
Praying that Burrow is okay — because it is not looking great right now.
pic.twitter.com/zHEaVX38go

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 14, 2025

Here's a look at the play in which Burrow got injured. From this angle it doesn't look like anything serious, but we can't say for sure.

#JoeBurrow to medical tent for ankle
By video, not seeing enough to prevent a return pic.twitter.com/PT2YwjFmax

— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) September 14, 2025

We'll update this page as soon as more information is available.

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