Bengals' Jermaine Burton accused of assault, misses finale due to "coach’s decision

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Jermaine Burton was accused of allegedly assaulting a woman he was dating, according to police records obtained by the Cincinnati Enquirer. An incident was reported on the morning of December 30, leading to Burton being halted from traveling with the organization to Cincinnati’s regular-season finale. The Bengals described his absence as a "coach’s decision," while further details emerged that Burton and the woman had a confrontation following a night out. Although police reports indicated Burton allegedly chased the woman, damaged her phone, and assaulted her, no charges were pressed as she chose not to pursue them.