What did Jermaine Burton do? Bengals WR's troublesome history continues with Week 18 benching
Bengals WR Jermaine Burton will miss his second game this season due to a coaches' decision.
www.sportingnews.comI don’t have live access to up-to-the-minute updates right now. Here’s what’s generally known about Jermaine Burton recently:
- Late-2024 into 2025: Jermaine Burton faced off-field and disciplinary issues with the Cincinnati Bengals, including suspensions and a dismissal from the team. Several outlets reported that he was suspended for a Bills game and subsequently released or waived by the Bengals as part of ongoing off-field concerns [outsider reports compiled in December 2025, not official team statements]. These reports noted limited playing time in his rookie year and the team’s desire for accountability moving forward [sources compiled from multiple outlets in late 2024–2025].
If you’d like, I can look up the very latest articles from reliable outlets and summarize the current status with direct citations. Also, I can provide a quick timeline of events and a brief background on his college career and draft position if that helps.