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Luther Burden III Expected To Miss Time With Groin Injury

The setback reduces a thin receiver room and forces the Bears to lean on backups while they manage a string of training‑camp injuries.

Jun 11, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) stretches during Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jun 9, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) warms up during Chicago Bears Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Burden collided with cornerback Tyrique Stevenson during one‑on‑one red‑zone work on Saturday and limped off the field escorted by trainer Andre Tucker.
  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that Burden suffered a groin injury and “should miss a little bit of time,” with no firm timetable provided by the team.
  • Chicago has seen multiple injuries during the switch to padded, live work this week, including safety Cam Lewis being carted off and earlier absences for Montez Sweat, Braxton Jones and Coby Bryant.
  • The Bears signed defensive backs Brandon Hill and William Wright and placed K.C. Eziomume and Gervarrius Owens on waivers with injury designations to shore up immediate depth.
  • With D.J. Moore traded this offseason, starters Rome Odunze and Colston Loveland will carry more of the load while backups such as Jahdae Walker and rookie Zavion Thomas receive accelerated reps, and the club will likely take a cautious rehab approach to avoid groin re‑aggravation before Week 1.