Former troubled Georgia receiver attempting NFL comeback
Jermaine Burton, a former Georgia Bulldog wide receiver, is attempting to make a comeback in the NFL. He will participate in a rookie minicamp with the Buffalo Bills after struggling with off-the-field issues during his previous tenure with the Cincinnati Bengals. Burton hopes to revive his career and contribute as a pass catcher for quarterback Josh Allen.
- ▪Jermaine Burton was a third-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2024 NFL draft.
- ▪He struggled with off-the-field issues, totaling 107 yards and no touchdowns in the 2024 season.
- ▪Burton did not appear in any games for the Bengals in 2025 and was suspended during Week 14.
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