CINCINNATI – Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton will not travel with Pittsburgh to visit the team before Saturday’s competitive game against the Steelers.

The rookie wideout will not play in the matchup. The decision was made by head coach Zac Taylor, the team said in a statement.

This isn’t the first time Burton has been inactive due to a coaching decision. He didn’t play against the Raiders in November after being a no call, no show on a walkthrough Saturday.

It’s unclear what happened this time, but a disappointing rookie season could be over.

Burton finished his rookie season with four catches for 107 yards in 14 games.

The Bengals selected Burton in the third round (80th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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