Questionable
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 8/23/2025
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
4
YDS
107
TD
0
AVG
26.8
TAR
14
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Character concerns dropped Burton to 80th overall in the 2024 Draft, following a college career in which he topped 400 yards in four straight seasons for Georgia and Alabama. Unfortunately, his pro career may already be on the ropes after he failed to gain a foothold during his rookie season. There were multiple reports last year about the Bengals being frustrated, and Burton didn't even travel with the team for a Week 18 game at Pittsburgh. If he can get things straightened out, Burton has the talent to emerge as a capable No. 3 receiver alongside Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in Cincinnati's high-flying offense. Burton has 4.45 speed and decent size (6-feet, 196 pounds), which makes him both smaller and slower than incumbent No. 3 receiver Andrei Iosivas, but with superior agility and route-running instincts to potentially make up for it. Either way, the No. 3 job isn't likely to entail many targets when Chase and Higgins both are healthy. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $5.82 million contract with the Bengals in May of 2024.
Nearing return
Burton (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day and making good progress, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The Bengals held Burton out of their second preseason game due to an unspecified injury. He mostly worked with the second-string offense during the preseason opener, also returning kickoffs and punts. There hasn't been much sign of Burton challenging Andrei Iosivas for the No. 3 receiver job, but the 2024 third-round pick could have a role as a return specialist and occasional depth wideout if he proves his health before Week 1.
The Bengals held Burton out of their second preseason game due to an unspecified injury. He mostly worked with the second-string offense during the preseason opener, also returning kickoffs and punts. There hasn't been much sign of Burton challenging Andrei Iosivas for the No. 3 receiver job, but the 2024 third-round pick could have a role as a return specialist and occasional depth wideout if he proves his health before Week 1.
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Air Yards Per Game
20.6Air Yards Per Snap
2.29% Team Air Yards
6.5%% Team Targets
2.2%Avg Depth of Target
20.6 YdsCatch Rate
28.6%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
4.8% Targeted On Route
14.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 0"Weight
204 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.45 secVertical Jump
38.5 inBroad Jump
133 inHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
31.00 in
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Bengals used a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL to select Burton, a deep threat at both Georgia and Alabama who ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash at the combine. He topped 400 receiving yards in each of his four collegiate seasons, yet never reached 800 while mostly playing in run-first offenses. In Cincinnati, the rookie likely will have to settle for an opportunity to compete for the No. 3 receiver job. Ja'Marr Chase is back as the unquestioned No. 1, and the Bengals don't seem inclined to trade Tee Higgins even if contract negotiations remain at a standstill. If Burton wins the No. 3 job, he won't necessarily be slot-based the way Tyler Boyd was in recent seasons, as both Chase and Higgins are more than capable working inside. At 6-0, 196 pounds, Burton might fit better on the perimeter, where he can challenge defenses downfield without seeing a large number of targets. Any hope for considerable target volume probably entails Chase or Higgins missing time.
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Won't suit up vs. Washington
Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Saturday that Burton (undisclosed) is ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Commanders, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
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Limited to side field
Burton (undisclosed) worked on a rehab field during Friday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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Returns to practice
Burton (undisclosed) returned to practice Friday, Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports.
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Doesn't practice Sunday
Burton did not participate in Sunday's training camp practice due to an undisclosed injury, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
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Minimal impact on offense
Burton caught one of two targets for three yards, adding two kick returns for 42 yards and one punt return for 32 yards, in Thursday's 34-27 preseason loss to the Eagles.
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Showing flashes in training camp
Burton had a strong performance during team drills in Friday's practice and has drawn praise from teammates and coaches in the early portions of training camp, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports
ANALYSIS
The 2024 third-rounder had an underwhelming rookie campaign, finishing with four catches on 14 targets for 107 yards across 14 regular-season games. It's hard to see many targets when you're on the same team as Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but Burton received praise from coaches for his progression during the offseason, which has translated into a strong start to training camp. Burton will look to establish a larger role for himself in the Bengals' offense in 2025, with Andrei Iosivas representing his main competition for the WR3 job behind Chase and Higgins.
The 2024 third-rounder had an underwhelming rookie campaign, finishing with four catches on 14 targets for 107 yards across 14 regular-season games. It's hard to see many targets when you're on the same team as Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but Burton received praise from coaches for his progression during the offseason, which has translated into a strong start to training camp. Burton will look to establish a larger role for himself in the Bengals' offense in 2025, with Andrei Iosivas representing his main competition for the WR3 job behind Chase and Higgins.