Bengals Bench Rookie WR Jermaine Burton After Missing Walkthrough

Jermaine Burton's unexpected benching follows his absence from a key practice, amid concerns over his maturity and readiness.

Jermaine Burton, a Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver, was made inactive for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders after missing Saturday's walkthrough.
Head coach Zac Taylor described the decision as 'necessary' and emphasized the importance of handling business correctly, without detailing specific reasons for Burton's benching.
Burton had been expected to play a significant role due to injuries to other key players, including Tee Higgins, but his absence required the team to adjust their game plan.
The rookie, who has faced questions about his character since being drafted, expressed frustration earlier in the week about his limited playing time.
Despite the setback, the Bengals organization and teammates, including quarterback Joe Burrow, remain supportive and optimistic about Burton's future potential.