Joe Burrow Posts Cryptic Photo as His Playing Status for Thanksgiving Game Remains Unknown

The wait might finally be over!

Joe Burrow seemed to hint that he's making his long-awaited return to the field for the Cincinnati Bengals, more than two months after the turf toe injury he suffered on Sept. 15 took him out of the game.

The star quarterback, 28, shared a cryptic photo on his Instagram Stories on Monday, Nov. 24 with a caption that hinted at his return, simply writing, "He's back," over a mirror selfie where he's wearing LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers jersey.

Although Burrow didn't provide any further context on his post, fans are convinced it means he'll finally play this week when the Bengals take on the Baltimore Ravens for the Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday night.

Zac Taylor, head coach of the Bengals, also gave fans hope when speaking with media during Monday's press conference.

"I anticipate him playing, but we'll continue to work through the week," Taylor said.

Also on Monday, the Bengals waved Sean Cliffard, who had held a roster spot as a reserve quarterback. Burrow was added back to the team's 53-player roster.

Burrow has missed the past nine games with a turf toe injury that required surgery, which he underwent on Sept. 19. A month later, the fifth-year quarterback returned to the sidelines to watch his team.

Fans are hoping Burrow will revitalize the 3-8 Bengals, starting with the Thanksgiving day game, though the team currently has a 2% chance of making the playoffs.