The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off the 2025 preseason on Thursday night with a 34-27 road loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

There were some things to take away from that result for the Bengals, while some young players were able to make an impact on the game.

Rookie wideout Jermaine Burton didn't have a huge impact on the game offensively, posting just one catch on two targets for three yards.

But he's in competition to be the team's return man, and Cincinnati would like him to step up.

Against the Eagles, he posted two kick returns for 42 yards with a long of 24. Not too shabby. But his big play came on a punt return mid-way through the third quarter. With the Bengals down 27-14, Burton took a punt and scampered up the left sideline breaking multiple tackles.

He then hurdled two defend

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