Bengals Rookie Jermaine Burton not traveling to Pittsburgh for Must-Win vs Steelers

On January 4, 2025By Littum

CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton will not travel to the team with Pittsburgh ahead of Saturday’s must-win game against the Steelers.

The rookie wideout is not playing in the game. The decision was made by head coach Zac Taylor, the team announced in a statement.

This is not the first time Burton has been inactive due to a coach’s decision. He did not play against the Raiders in November after being a “no call, no show” for a Saturday walkthrough.

It’s unclear what happened this time, but a disappointing rookie season may be over.

Burton finishes his rookie campaign with four catches for 107 yards in 14 games.

The Bengals selected Burton in the third round (80th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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