Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Jermaine Burton faces serious allegations following an incident with his girlfriend. The woman reported an altercation on December 30, describing how Burton allegedly assaulted her at her apartment and threatened self-harm. Despite her claims, she declined to press charges after initially expressing a desire to do so.

The Bengals decided not to allow Burton to travel for their regular season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers, stating they were evaluating the situation. This incident marks a troubling start for Burton, who was drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft despite previous off-field issues.