JERMAINE BURTON NEWS

Bengals still have 'little to no trust' in Jermaine Burton The Jermaine Burton situation hasn't changed for the Bengals.

3 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Absence continues Week 9 Burton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact The 2024 third-rounder has been a healthy scratch for the first nine games of the regular season. Burton's next opportunity to play is Week 11 against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 16, but he's unlikely to play unless the Bengals need depth at wide receiver or a returner on kickoffs.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson ruled out for prime-time matchup against Steelers

Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against Pittsburgh because of a hip injury

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Packers kicker Brandon McManus sidelined against Bengals with quadriceps injury

Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus won’t be available for their game with the Cincinnati Bengals after he injured his quadriceps in practice Wednesday

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Bengals' Jermaine Burton was reportedly late to practice, now inactive More problems for Bengals WR Jermaine Burton, per report.

SEPTEMBER 29 • USATODAY.COM

Inactive again Burton (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Broncos.

Impact Burton has yet to be active for a game this season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive again Week 3 Burton (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Despite being healthy, Burton has yet to suit up this season. The 2024 third-round pick remains behind Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Andrei Iosivas, Mitchell Tinsley and Charlie Jones on the offensive depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive again Week 2 Burton (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's tilt against Jacksonville.

Impact Burton was also inactive for Cincinnati's season-opening win over Cleveland, so it appears the Bengals don't currently have a role for him. The second-year wideout can contribute as both a depth receiver and kick/punt returner when given a chance to play, though fellow WR Charlie Jones served as the team's return man in Week 1 and therefore seems to be ahead of Burton in the pecking order.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise Week 1 scratch Burton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burton had a tumultuous rookie season but had gotten strong reviews for improvement throughout the offseason. That makes it particularly surprising that he'll be inactive for Week 1, though Charlie Jones and Mitchell Tinsley -- both active-- are set to serve as depth wide receivers and special teams contributors on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise Week 1 scratch Burton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burton had a tumultuous rookie season but had gotten strong reviews for improvement throughout the offseason. That makes it particularly surprising that he'll be inactive for Week 1, though Charlie Jones and Mitchell Tinsley -- both active-- are set to serve as depth wide receivers and special teams contributors on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for Week 1 Burton (knee) did not appear on the Bengals' injury report Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burton suffered a knee injury in the team's preseason finale against the Colts, but he now appears to be a full go at practice. The wide receiver will operate as a depth option behind Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Andrei Iosivas in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Browns.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Injures knee in preseason game Burton injured his knee during Saturday's preseason loss to the Colts, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burton missed some recent practices and didn't play in Cincinnati's second preseason game, dealing with an undisclosed injury. It turns out his knee was the problem, and he may have aggravated it Saturday afternoon. Either way, his presence on the field with second- and third-stringers Saturday isn't a good sign for Week 1 involvement on offense. Charlie Jones and/or Mitchell Tinsley may be ahead of Burton on the depth chart, in which case Burton's best chance at contributing would be returns on special teams.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals WR Jermaine Burton suffered knee injury vs. Colts A fast-rising Bengals prospect suffers an injury setback.

AUGUST 23 • USATODAY.COM

Desmond Ridder dots Burton for a 16-yard gain Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Desmond Ridder completes a 16-yard pass to wide receiver Jermaine Burton against the Indianapolis Colts.

AUGUST 23 • NFL.COM

Nearing return Burton (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day and making good progress, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Bengals held Burton out of their second preseason game due to an unspecified injury. He mostly worked with the second-string offense during the preseason opener, also returning kickoffs and punts. There hasn't been much sign of Burton challenging Andrei Iosivas for the No. 3 receiver job, but the 2024 third-round pick could have a role as a return specialist and occasional depth chart if he proves his health before Week 1.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up vs. Washington Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Saturday that Burton (undisclosed) is ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Commanders, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burton has missed practice reps since last Sunday due to an undisclosed injury, and he was limited to rehab work in his return to practice Friday. The second-year pro seems to be progressing well in his recovery, at least, so he could be back in action in time for Cincinnati's preseason finale against the Colts on Saturday, Aug. 23. A 2024 third-pick, Burton is coming off a disappointing rookie campaign in which he corralled just four of 14 targets for 104 yards across 14 regular-season appearances, and at this stage he seems to have fallen behind Andrei Iosivas in the competition for the No. 3 receiver gig behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to side field Burton (undisclosed) worked on a rehab field during Friday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Cincinnati beat writers spotted Burton at practice for the first time since the Bengals' preseason opener last Thursday, but the wideout didn't actually take part in team drills, instead going to a side field with TE Mike Gesicki (hamstring) and other injured players. While the relatively quick return to physical activity suggests Burton's unspecified injury isn't serious, the missed time could hurt his chances of earning a Week 1 role off the bench. There hasn't been any recent buzz about Burton challenging Andrei Iosivas for the No. 3 receiver role.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Burton (undisclosed) returned to practice Friday, Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports.

Impact It's his first practice since recording one catch, one punt return and two kickoff returns in last Thursday's preseason opener against the Eagles. A quick return to practice suggests the undisclosed injury isn't serious, but that doesn't mean Burton will play in Monday's preseason game against Washington. It's also not clear if the 2024 third-round pick will have a role in Cincinnati's offense to begin the regular season, as he still seems to be behind Andrei Iosivas (and possibly Charlie Jones) on the depth chart.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Sunday Burton did not participate in Sunday's training camp practice due to an undisclosed injury, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Burton may have picked up the injury during the Bengals' preseason loss to the Eagles on Thursday. The 2024 third-rounder is considered day-to-day, and his practice participation over the coming week will indicate his chances of playing against the Commanders on Monday, Aug. 18. Burton finished Thursday's contest with one catch (on two targets) for three yards along with 42 yards on two kick returns and 32 yards on his lone punt return.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal impact on offense Burton caught one of two targets for three yards, adding two kick returns for 42 yards and one punt return for 32 yards, in Thursday's 34-27 preseason loss to the Eagles.

Impact He didn't get any work with Joe Burrow and the first-team offense, instead seeing both of his targets and most of his snaps later in the first half. Burton at least made a good impression with a long punt return, but it's unclear if he has a serious chance to unseat Andrei Iosivas as the No. 3 receiver. In Thursday's game, Charlie Jones also seemed to be ahead of Burton in the WR rotation, taking a few snaps with the starters and catching a pass from Burrow.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jermaine Burton caps off 32-yard punt return vs. Eagles with a mini hurdle Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton returns a punt for 32 yards.

AUGUST 8 • NFL.COM

Continued progress Burton has made some nice plays in training camp so far, and more importantly has avoided all the pratfalls that plagued him last year, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact While the Bengals are happy with how Burton has showed up in camp, they are also treating this as a "necessary but not yet sufficient" status for him to elevate his status on the field. Said offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher, "That's a prerequisite, right? That doesn't mean you're gonna be a successful pro. That gives you a chance to be a successful pro. He's making the right steps in that direction." Burton remains behind Andrei Iosivas on the depth chart, with Iosivas also having a good camp.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals' Controversial WR Named 'Most Surprising' at Workouts Jermaine Burton is on a mission to put his past behind him and have an impactful 2025 season.

JULY 4 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Bengals WR Jermaine Burton gets another surprise breakout nod More praise for Bengals WR Jermaine Burton.

JULY 4 • USATODAY.COM

Bengals' Jermaine Burton gets another surprising breakout take Could Jermaine Burton really break out for the Bengals in 2025?

JUNE 20 • USATODAY.COM