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Bears lose WR Luther Burden to groin injury

8/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury and will miss time, according to Rapoport.
The 2025 second-round pick recorded 47 catches for 652 yards and two touchdowns this season.
Head coach Ben Johnson’s offense, which relies on Burden, is preparing for the Sept. 13 opener against the Panthers.
If Burden remains sidelined, Chicago may turn to Colston Loveland and Kalif Raymond, while rookie Rome Odunze joins after the DJ Moore trade.

History

Historical Context

In 1999, after Dick Jauron replaced Dave Wannstedt, the Bears finished 6-10 despite a franchise-record 4,352 passing yards from three quarterbacks and frequent quarterback changes. The 2025 team, led by first-year coach Ben Johnson, posted an 11-6 NFC North title and a league-record six fourth-quarter comebacks, but depth concerns at quarterback echo the 1999 crisis.

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Story summary

Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury and will miss time, according to Rapoport.
The 2025 second-round pick recorded 47 catches for 652 yards and two touchdowns this season.
Head coach Ben Johnson’s offense, which relies on Burden, is preparing for the Sept. 13 opener against the Panthers.
If Burden remains sidelined, Chicago may turn to Colston Loveland and Kalif Raymond, while rookie Rome Odunze joins after the DJ Moore trade.

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