Just two weeks into the 2025 NFL season, two different quarterbacks have already been sidelined with turf toe injuries. The San Francisco 49ers ' Brock Purdy was the first to go down, playing all of Week 1 but missing Week 2 with the issue. The Cincinnati Bengals ' Joe Burrow followed suit with an even more serious variation, exiting Week 2 and quickly making plans for surgery.

Why is it that Burrow and Purdy are on different timelines? And why is turf toe such a serious concern for both signal-callers? Come to think of it, what does "turf toe" even mean? These are all valid questions considering how much the injuries are set to affect the 2025 season, putting added strain on a couple of would-be playoff contenders.

So we checked in with two medical experts: Marty Jaramillo, CB

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