Luther Burden Limps Off Field at Bears Practice With Potential Injury
Luther Burden III limped off the field at Chicago Bears practice, raising potential concerns as the NFL season approaches.
Chicago Bears star wide receiver Luther Burden III left Saturday's practice session with a potential injury that may impact the team's upcoming preseason and regular season. Burden, who was drafted 39th overall in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, was seen limping off the field after making a leaping catch against a defender.
While he was not carted away, his limping suggests the injury could be serious, possibly a groin pull or worse. Burden, entering his sophomore season with Chicago, had 652 receiving yards and two touchdowns last season, but with star DJ Moore traded to the Buffalo Bills, he may see more playing time as a starter. If his injury proves severe, it could disrupt the Bears' plans, as he is a key starter alongside Rome Odunze.
The Chicago Bears kick off their preseason on Aug. 15 against the Cleveland Browns, with subsequent games against Cincinnati and Tennessee. A lasting injury to Burden might force the team to rely on backup Jahdae Walker, who ranks second on the depth chart.
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