"Dude will never grow up," "Cut him": NFL fans rip Jermaine Burton as Bengals WR misses trip to Buffalo for non-injury related reasons

Jermaine Burton will miss the Cincinnati Bengals' Week 14 game against the Buffalo Bills. According to Ben Baby, Burton did not travel to Buffalo for non-injury-related reasons. However, further reports later in the day clarified the situation regarding Burton's absence. The Bengals apparently suspended him, hence he didn't travel with the team to New York.

NFL fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to give their two cents about the situation.

A fan said, "Dude will never grow up it seems. Lots of potential but unfortunately it seems very unlikely that he ever comes close to reaching that potential."

Another added, "How is this dude burning a roster spot? He was on IG out at about 1am last night too. F**ing cut him."

One wrote, "Why not just cut ties completely with him?"

Some fans were less critical.

One said, "Ohh hope everything will be okay with him.."

Another wrote, "F**k! Thats super bad for Bengals!"

One chimed in, saying, "Sounds like Bengals are keeping Burton’s absence quiet and internal. Could be a locker room or personal issue since it’s non-injury related. Teams usually want to handle that low-key to avoid distractions. Will be interesting to see if he’s back soon or sidelined longer."

Off-the-field concerns have plagued Jermaine Burton's football career. Such concerns saw him slip down draft boards until the Bengals selected him in the 3rd round of the 2024 draft.

Burton has faced similar stumbling blocks at the professional level. The Bengals have yet to release the reason for his absence in this weekend's game.

Joe Burrow vs Josh Allen headlines the Bengals vs the Bills showdown

Joe Burrow and Josh Allen lead their teams in this must-win game on Sunday. Both players are among the best quarterbacks in the league.

Joe Burrow is the reigning Comeback Player of the Year. Burrow is known for his excellent pocket passing and the ability to complete high-stakes drives. Josh Allen is regarded as one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks of all time. Allen has posed matchup nightmares with his Pro Bowl running-back-esque rushing ability.

Both the Bengals and Bills need to win this game. The Bengals are 4-8 and merely clutching on to fading hopes of making the playoffs. The Bills are 8-4 and are falling further behind the New England Patriots in the AFC East race.

With that in mind, here's how to watch the Bengals vs Bills Week 14 showdown:

• Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Venue: Highmark Stadium in Buffalo
• Livestream: FuboTV and DAZN
• TV Channel: Fox