Luther Burden III Health, Injury Updates & History

Burden returned to practice Wednesday as he continues recovering from a groin injury, the Bears wide...

Burden is expected to miss the remainder of the preseason with the groin strain he suffered during Saturday's Bears training camp practice, Chicago remains optimistic the second-year wide receiver will recover in time for Week 1 and plans to take a cautious approach over the next several weeks

Burden has been diagnosed with a groin injury after exiting Saturday's Bears training camp practice early, suffering the injury on an awkward landing while making a contested catch before limping off the field, he's expected to miss some time, though the Bears have not provided a specific timetable for his return

Luther Burden III enters the 2026 season fully healthy after recovering from ankle and quadriceps injuries in 2025. He missed the Packers game in Week 15 due to an ankle injury but returned fully healthy during the offseason. Burden participated without limitations in the Bears’ OTAs and veteran minicamp and is expected to take on a larger role in Chicago’s offense.

Has been ruled out of Week 9 with a concussion and is in the protocol

Sustained an undisclosed soft-tissue injury during rookie minicamp, the 2025 second-round pick is expected to miss reps in mandatory minicamp after sitting out OTAs, and once healthy Burden will work to make up lost time and compete for the No. 3 receiver role behind DJ Moore and Rome Odunze