Overview

• Burton sat out Sunday and Monday practices after his 19-snap appearance in Cincinnati’s preseason opener against Philadelphia.
• Coach Zac Taylor said Burton might have suffered swelling during the opener and will continue daily rehab on the practice field.
• Burton’s social media statement emphasized his absence was strictly injury-related and criticized misleading media narratives.
• Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher praised Burton’s ball-tracking abilities and said consistency remains his primary focus.
• No new disciplinary steps or release plans have been announced as the Bengals finalize their wide receiver roster ahead of their next preseason game.