There ARE grades of turf toe. Although, from Kubiaks' description, we really don't know. Hopefully, it is Grade 1. Although any level of sprain can quickly extend to higher Grade, if not properly attended to.
Eddie George started out as a relatively low grade sprain.
Grade 1 Stretch injury or minor tearing of the capsuloligamentous complex of the first MTP joint
No associated injury
Grade 2 Partial tear of the capsuloligamentous complex of the first MTP joint without involvement of the articular surface
No associated injury
Grade 3 Complete tear of the capsuloligamentous complex
tearing of the plantar plate from its origin on the metatarsal head/neck with dorsal impaction of the proximal phalanx into the metatarsal head
Associated injury: Articular cartilage/subchondral bone bruise, sesamoid fracture, diastasis of the sesamoids, medial/lateral injury