Jermaine Burton has disabled comments on his Instagram account, possibly in response to recent events and the public attention surrounding him.
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Jermaine Burton is facing accusations of choking a woman just days before being excluded from the team’s travel plans for the Steelers game.
On January 3, 2025, it was announced that Burton would not be going with the team to Pittsburgh for their Week 18 matchup against the Steelers following a decision by the coaches.
Highlights
- On 4 January, Burton only shared a cryptic message on his Instagram story, which said, “lies. Stop calling my phone.”
- The 19-year-old girlfriend claimed Burton blocked her from entering her apartment and physically restrained her in the hallway.
- Burton reportedly took a knife from the dishwasher, held it to his neck, and blurted that he was going to take his life.
The woman called the police to her home at 8:45 AM on December 30, saying he had assaulted her and made concerning threats about harming himself.
The Bengals have confirmed they know the situation with Jermaine Burton but have not provided any additional details.
“We are aware of information related to Jermaine Burton. We will continue to evaluate as we gather additional details and will have no further comment at this time.”
Cincinnati Bengals
It remains unclear whether this unfortunate incident influenced the decision to leave Burton out of the team’s plans for the season finale in Pittsburgh.
However, this wasn’t the team’s first decision to sit him out of a game.
Earlier this season, Burton was listed as inactive after missing a walkthrough practice. In 14 games, he managed just four receptions for 107 yards.
The 23-year-old is also dealing with an eviction threat from his apartment complex due to overdue rent and damages.
Jermaine Burton’s Girlfriend Called Him Narcissist And Manipulator
The couple had been in an on-and-off relationship in the months leading up to the alleged incident, having first met in September.
On 4 January, Burton shared a cryptic message on his Instagram story, which said, “lies. Stop calling my phone.”
She was visibly distressed and sobbing heavily throughout her statements.
The woman, casually dating Jermaine Burton since September, said they argued after having drinks the previous night.
The 19-year-old girlfriend claimed Burton blocked her from entering her apartment, physically restrained her in the hallway, and prevented her from going inside.
During the call, the woman explained that Burton had been shouting and screaming at her in the car.
Although they had parted ways, he arrived at her home and waited for her when she arrived.
After she finally managed to get into her home, she said he followed her, took her phone, and smashed it.
Before leaving, Burton reportedly took a knife from the dishwasher, held it to his neck, and blurted that he was going to take his life.
“He said he was going to kill himself. He’s a narcissist. He’s a manipulator.”
Jermaine Burton’s girlfriend
His girlfriend told the 911 operator that Burton had a history of being demanding and controlling.
She described their relationship as challenging and said he often did things she couldn’t accept.
“Pretty abusive. He does a lot of things that I don’t tolerate.”
Jermaine Burton’s girlfriend
She sustained minor injuries but did not require medical care. By the time the police arrived, Burton had already left the area.
Initially, she considered taking legal action but later decided against it.
Additional Information
- Burton grew up in Calabasas, California, and attended Calabasas High School. He was selected to play in the prestigious 2020 Under Armour All-America Game in high school.
- A highly regarded recruit, he chose to continue his football career at the University of Georgia.
- During his freshman year at Georgia in 2020, Burton played 10 games, then scored three touchdowns and caught 27 passes for 404 yards.
- His standout performance came in a win against Mississippi State, where he posted career highs with two touchdowns and 197 yards. In his sophomore year in 2021, Burton played in 12 games, recording five touchdowns, 497 yards, and 26 receptions.
