Luther Burden injury: Bears WR concussed on helmet-to-helmet hit
Update: Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Burden has a concussion after the game. The Chicago Bears threw a screen pass to Luther Burden on a critical third down late in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football in Week 9 and watched the worst possible scenario play out. Burden […]
On Sunday Night Football during Week 9, the Chicago Bears executed a screen pass to wide receiver Luther Burden on a crucial third down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, the play took a tragic turn when Burden fumbled the ball while tackling short of the line. This incident led to Burden leaving the game with a potential head injury.
The Buccaneers capitalized on the turnover by gaining premium field position and tying the game shortly after. Earlier in the game, Burden demonstrated his receiving prowess by catching a 56-yard touchdown pass, showcasing his exceptional yards-after-catch (YAC) ability. The injury occurred after a direct shot to the head from Tampa Bay rookie defensive lineman Rueben Bain, causing Burden to immediately drop the ball.
He was promptly taken to the medical tent and did not return to the game. Following the incident, Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Burden's concussion, while also reporting that teammate Tyrique Stevenson sustained a hand injury.
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