
Bears Coach Bets on Luther Burden III for a Big Year 2
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson says he’s “buying Luther Burden stock” after an electric offseason, signaling confidence in Burden’s Year 2 as he develops his route running and speed. Burden, who had 752 scrimmage yards as a rookie and a 138-yard game against the 49ers, is stepping into a larger role with DJ Moore traded to Buffalo. With Burden, Rome Odunze and others in the mix, the Bears aim to leverage his improved play in 2026 as Johnson and QB Caleb Williams push him to play faster with less thinking.

