Jermaine Burton won’t travel with Bengals, play Week 18 due to coach’s decision
Bengals receiver Jermaine Burton’s rookie season has come to an early end.
Cincinnati announced Burton will not travel to Pittsburgh and has been downgraded to out for the Week 18 matchup due to a coach’s decision.
Burton, a third-round pick in the 2024 draft, was inactive for a game earlier this season after missing a walk-through. He’s caught just four passes for 107 yards in 14 games this season, playing 131 offensive snaps and 37 special teams snaps.
But he hasn’t received a target since the Nov. 17 loss to the Chargers.
The Bengals need to win on Saturday night and have the Broncos and Dolphins lose on Sunday to clinch the final AFC playoff spot.
The Cincinnati Bengals have made the decision to not have wide receiver Jermaine Burton travel with the team and play in Week 18, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
This decision comes as a surprise to many fans and analysts, as Burton has been a key player for the Bengals throughout the season. However, Taylor cited unspecified team rules and disciplinary actions as the reason for Burton’s absence.
Despite the setback, the Bengals are confident in their depth at the wide receiver position and are prepared to move forward without Burton in the lineup. The team is focused on securing a playoff spot and finishing the regular season strong.
Burton’s absence will undoubtedly be felt on the field, but the Bengals are determined to overcome this obstacle and come out on top in Week 18. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation.
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