Jermaine Burton's Absence Highlights Bengals' Struggles This Season

Jermaine Burton did not travel with the Cincinnati Bengals to Buffalo for non-injury reasons. According to Cincy Jungle, this situation is part of a troubling narrative surrounding the second-year receiver.

Ian Rapoport noted that although Burton has been dealing with an ankle injury, the absence from the trip was due to non-injury-related reasons. This marks a continuation of Burton's struggles, as he has not been activated all season, even when key players like JaMarr Chase were suspended or Tee Higgins missed games.

The report highlights that Burton's rookie season was marred by incidents of immaturity, and while there had been expectations for him to mature this offseason, he remains sidelined. As the Bengals approach the end of this season, it appears increasingly likely that Burton's time with the team could be drawing to a close.