ESPN.com's Dan Graziano reported the news on Burfict's ban, and Jim Owczarski of the Cincinnati Enquirer confirmed the suspension would remain in place, explaining Burfict was a repeat violator of safety rules.
The Enquirer's Paul Dehner Jr. explained the role Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis played in the situation:
Marvin Lewis has been working behind the scenes with Burfict all of the last month connecting with the league on this.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) February 11, 2016
Burfict's suspension stems from a hit that left Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antonio Brown concussed during Wild Card Weekend.