Bengals teammate claims refs have cursed at Burfict

A member of the Cincinnati Bengals claims to have overheard officials swearing at linebacker Vontaze Burfict on multiple occasions, including at least three times this past month, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Burfict has been disciplined by the league for on-field behavior numerous times. His latest incident was an ejection from Sunday's game for contacting an official, when he brushed the referee's arm aside.

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According to Schefter, one source close to Burfict says the 27-year-old believes he's being targeted by officials.

However, an NFL spokesman refuted claims of unfair treatment of Burfict.

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