The Cincinnati Bengals released 2013 Pro Bowler Vontaze Burfict.
The Bengals stuck with linebacker Vontaze Burfict through all his troubles, including a hit to Antonio Brown’s head that led to a playoff loss. They finally released him on Monday after a season of below-average performance.
"As we continue to build our roster for the 2019 season, we felt it best to give both the team and Vontaze a fresh start," new Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. "Vontaze has been a good player here — the team appreciates that, and I know a lot of fans appreciate that — but our focus is on the future." Nobody was willing to draft him out of Arizona State, where he repeatedly drew personal foul penalties. Burfict wrote a letter to NFL teams, and the Bengals — known for giving troubled players extra chances — brought him aboard for the 2012 season.
During their first-round playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium, Burfict’s hit on Brown moved the Steelers in range for the winning field goal in the final seconds. Cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones also got a 15-yard penalty after the play, making it an easy kick.
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