Joe Burrow suffers foot injury and will be out longer than expected

The Cincinnati Bengals received some bad news on Monday when it was confirmed that their star quarterback, Joe Burrow, suffered torn ligaments in his foot, which will keep him off the field for a longer period than initially expected.

Initially, the diagnosis indicated that Burrow could miss only one game; however, after the most recent medical evaluations, the team announced that the quarterback would be out for at least a couple of weeks, depending on the progression of the injury and his recovery.

Burrow's absence is a significant blow to the Bengals, who were hoping to start the season strong in the competitive AFC North. The quarterback is a key part of the offensive scheme, and his absence will force immediate adjustments to both the game plan and the offense's confidence.

Meanwhile, the backup quarterback must take over under head coach Zac Taylor, with the mission of keeping the team competitive until their leader returns.

Burrow, who has dealt with injuries earlier in his career, now faces a new physical challenge, and both the coaching staff and fans hope his rehabilitation is as quick as possible to avoid jeopardizing Cincinnati's aspirations this season.