Joe Burrow is set to miss the next two months after suffering a Grade 3 turf toe injury in Week 2, but the Bengals quarterback was in attendance to cheer on his teammates versus the Steelers
20:32 ET, 16 Oct 2025
Joe Burrow was seen on the sidelines for Thursday Night Football
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Joe Burrow was seen on the sidelines for Thursday Night Football(Image: Getty Images)
Joe Burrow is watching his Cincinnati Bengals take on the Pittsburgh Steelers while he recovers from his turf toe injury - and the quarterback is rocking a new look.
Burrow is currently rehabilitating the turf toe injury he sustained during the Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the first half of the 31-27 win, Burrow tumbled awkwardly following a takedown by Arik Armstead in the second quarter and was initially seen attempting to walk toward the locker room unassisted.
He suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury that required surgery and is set to sideline him for at least three months, with a return in mid-December mooted. The Bengals, who struggled with Jake Browning under center, traded for Joe Flacco to guide the team to playoff contention by the time Burrow returns.
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On Thursday Night Football, Flacco is making his second start for the Bengals as the Steelers come to Cincinnati in an AFC North showdown. While he is some time from a return later this season, Burrow is there to cheer on his teammates and he showed off a new haircut.
However, fans expressed concern over Burrow's wellbeing. Many suggested he looks sad as he stood on the field before the game, watching on helplessly.
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