It's no secret that the Jermaine Burton experiment didn't work for the Bengals. When they selected him with the 80th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, they thought they'd be getting a deep threat that had the ability to develop into an every down weapon for Joe Burrow. Instead, Burton was released before the end of his second season. He flashed his potential as a rookie, but couldn't get out of his own way. From showing up late to meetings, to missing workouts and even practice, Burton struggled to get into a rhythm, both on and off the field. He finished with just four receptions for 107 yards on 14 targets as a rookie. Burton tallied 2,376 yards and 22 touchdowns, averaging 47.5 yards per game, winning the College Football Playoff in his final game with Georgia before transferring to Alabama for his final two seasons. Burton had appeared to have turned a corner following a disappointing rookie campaign. "All he can handle is the present at this point,”  head coach Zac Taylor said last May.…