Joe Burrow has had a few notable injuries, so the exact answer depends on which injury you mean, but the one most people refer to lately is his torn wrist ligament on November 16, 2023, in a Week 11 game against the Baltimore Ravens, which ended his 2023 season.

Key injury dates

  • Torn wrist ligament (right wrist) – November 16, 2023, first half vs. Ravens in Week 11; he felt a “pop” after a touchdown throw and was ruled out for the rest of the year.
  • Major knee injury (ACL/MCL/PCL/meniscus) – November 22, 2020, Week 11 vs. Washington, when he was hit low while throwing; this ended his rookie season.
  • Calf strain – July 27, 2023, during Bengals training camp; he was carted off but returned in time for the regular season.
  • Turf toe (left foot ligaments) – September 14, 2025, Week 2 vs. Jaguars, leaving the game after a sack and later needing surgery with an estimated three‑month recovery.

Quick context

Because the question “when did Joe Burrow get hurt” is short, most recent discussion online tends to point to either:

  • The wrist injury on November 16, 2023 , as the big season-ender that set up a comeback storyline.
  • Or the turf toe injury on September 14, 2025 , which became a newer talking point about his durability and the Bengals’ season outlook.

If you’re thinking of a specific game or highlight (for example a sack where his head or body hit the ground and he went to the medical tent), there have also been isolated in‑game scares discussed heavily on forums, but those did not always lead to long absences.

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