THE Cincinnati Bengals could be forced to wait longer than expected for quarterback Joe Burrow to return.

Burrow , 28, is out of action after suffering a toe injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week.

Quarterback Burrow has suffered an injury known as turf toe , requiring surgery and a lengthy recovery.

Coach Zac Taylor had been initially optimistic about the star's return, suggesting a four-week hiatus.

But this now appears increasingly unlikely for the Bengals star.

It has been reported by Jay Glazer on Fox NFL Sunday that Burrow may miss the entire season.

"They're saying three months, I don't see three months being an actual timeline,: Glazer said. "I think more so a chance if they make the playoffs.

"But only because it's Burrow . Somebody else I’d say no.

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