Overview
- Cincinnati announced the suspension Sunday shortly before kickoff in Buffalo, and Burton was listed inactive after not making the trip.
- The team cited non-injury reasons for the decision, even as reporting noted he had recently dealt with an ankle issue.
- The suspension carries a forfeited game check of $59,320.88, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
- Burton has not appeared in a game this season after multiple healthy scratches; as a 2024 third-round pick he had 4 catches for 107 yards as a rookie.
- Reports this year referenced reliability concerns, including lateness and a missed walkthrough last season, while Mitchell Tinsley has moved ahead of him on the depth chart.