So we checked in with two medical experts: Marty Jaramillo, CBS Sports HQ's injury analyst who spent more than 30 years as a physical therapist; and a practicing orthopedic physician assistant and strength and conditioning specialist. Combining their insight, we've got answers to all the basic questions surrounding turf toe, its causes and effects:

Along with the Waller news, Rapoport revealed Jaylen Waddle is listed as questionable for Week 3. He was a limited participant in practice on Tuesday as he deals with a shoulder injury.

Sources: Images of Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury are being sent to noted foot specialist, Dr. Robert Anderson, to be reviewed. If surgery is deemed necessary, it would be expected to sideline Burrow three months. Burrow was in a walking boot and on crutches after today’s game. pic.twitter.com/8sz6m3kipx

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow is reportedly out for at least three months with his turf toe injury, but history says he has little to no shot of returning to play this season. Surgery on turf toe has been a season-long death sentence for players who suffer a grade-three ligament tear in their toe like Burrow is dealing with.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor left the door open for a Joe Burrow return in 2025 when talking with reporters on Wednesday.

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