Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton had a tough rookie year, to say the least. Burton fell to the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft amid character concerns. While his talent was never in question, teams were warned of character issues from his time with Georgia and Alabama.
The Bengals took a chance on Burton and so far, it has not paid off. Burton was a healthy scratch twice this season, including the regular season finale. Both times on the inactive list were due to a coach’s decision.
Earlier in the season, reports were that Burton missed a walkthrough, leading to a healthy scratch against the Philadelphia Eagles.