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Chicago Bears wideout Luther Burden suffered a groin injury in training camp after a collision with Tyrique Stevenson. He walked off on his own and is expected to miss a bit of time, per Ian Rapoport, but teammate Jahdae Walker expressed confidence Burden will be fine after a strong season and camp performance.
Bears wide receiver Luther Burden left Saturday’s practice with a groin injury and is expected to miss time, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport; no return timetable has been released. Burden, who had 47 receptions for 652 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie, exited after limping back to the locker room following one-on-one drills.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden limped off the field to the locker room during a training-camp drill after trying to catch a pass over Tyrique Stevenson; the team has not provided an update on his condition, with reports pointing to a left-leg issue. Burden, a 2025 second-round pick, was expected to take on a larger role this season, so any missed time would be a setback for the Bears.
Day Two of Bears training camp in shorts and shells drew praise for the offense, with Caleb Williams delivering a high-accuracy session (over 70% with just four incompletions) and Luther Burden emerging as the top target. Reports also highlighted a sharp Colston Loveland catch, recurring upsides for Rome Odunze, and various lineup notes, though observers caution not to overreact until the regular season begins.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson says he has significantly improved his play-calling and is coordinating a revamped offense around QB Caleb Williams, aiming to get the ball to a weapons group led by Luther Burden, Rome Odunze, Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet in 2026 after Chicago won the NFC North.
With DJ Moore moving on, Bears rookie-turned-second-year receiver Luther Burden III is positioned for a bigger role in 2026. Burden highlighted his offseason work, learning from Moore, and the belief that he can elevate his play, while head coach Ben Johnson signaled confidence in his development. Burden’s comments emphasize a focus on Week 1 readiness and continuing to win as he matures into a potential top target in the Bears’ offense.
The Chicago Bears' Day 8 training camp featured intense practice sessions with notable performances from Caleb Williams, Luther Burden, and other players, alongside updates on injuries and team evaluations, including a less encouraging update on Jaylon Johnson's return.