Burrow a full participant in practice for 1st time since injury - ESPN

CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is one step closer to returning to game action.

Burrow was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, according to the team's injury report. It's the first time the Pro Bowl quarterback has been 100 percent in practice since he suffered a turf toe injury on Sept. 14 against Jacksonville.

Wednesday also marked the first time Burrow went through 11-on-11 drills in his return to practice. He is still in a 21-day window that allows him to participate without being on the active roster.

Before practice, Bengals coach Zac Taylor was asked if Burrow could start Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. Taylor was dismissive of the notion.

«Until we get through some practices, there's no reason for me to even speculate on that,» Taylor said.

Burrow has eyed Thanksgiving as a potential return date from the injury that required surgery and has caused him to miss the past seven games. After practice, Burrow did not offer any indication as to what his timeline could look like.

When Burrow spoke to reporters last week, he indicated that the team's record could play a factor in whether he returns. Cincinnati (3-7) has lost seven of its past eight games and is on a three-game skid entering Sunday's home game against the Patriots (9-2), who are tied for the best record in the AFC.

«Right now, he's of the mindset that he wants to play football for us,» Taylor said Monday. «We'll just continue to get through his rehab progression and see where that ends up before we make any decision on how we want to proceed.»

Joe Flacco, who has started the past five games since being acquired by trade, was limited with a sprained right shoulder. The 40-year-old veteran has played through the injury