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Turf toe injury: What is it? Why can't Joe Burrow, other NFL stars play through it? Medical experts explain

Just two weeks into the 2025 NFL season, two different quarterbacks have already been sidelined with turf toe injuries. The San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy was the first to go down, playing all of ...
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How Turf Toe Became the Most Misunderstood Injury in Sports

One little body part can cause big problems for NFL stars such as Joe Burrow and Brock Purdy. Here’s why it’s more painful than its cute name might suggest. There is an injury that impacts every ...