Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed with the media that wide receiver Luther Burden is in the concussion protocol.
The Chicago Bears announced during a press conference with head coach Ben Johnson that rookie wide receiver Luther Burden is in the concussion protocol. This opens the windows for fellow rookie tight end Colston Loveland to assume a bigger role in the offense against the Cincinnati Bengals. Both rookies have not had much of an impact on the offense thus far in the season.
Luther Burden has only had 13 catches for 171 yards and a touchdown through 8 weeks. The best stat we can pull from this limited opportunity is the 86.7% catch rate on his 15 total targets. Colston Loveland was deemed the best tight end in a loaded tight end class. He hasn’t had a lot of opportunities, with only 18 targets that resulted in 11 catches for 116 receiving yards and no touchdowns. Let’s hope Loveland can finally show his skill set off against the Bengals.
UPDATE (11/2)
Burden has been ruled out for today’s game versus Cincinnati.
Author: Jesse Baldwin @J_Baldwin51
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Caleb Williams has his best game as a pro as his Bears take the Cowboys to the woodshed.
Caleb Williams has a career day against the Dallas Cowboys, finishing with 19 completions on 28 attempts for 298 yards, 4 passing touchdowns and 0 sacks taken. This is Williams’ first career game with no sacks taken. It’s clear new head coach Ben Johnson is helping the 2nd year pro immensely after a disastrous rookie season. The entire offense is benefiting from the competent coaching as wide receiver Rome Odunze is playing up to his draft potential. Odunze had 3 catches for 62 yards and a touchdown. He finished last week with 7 catches, 128 yards and 2 touchdowns. Odunze looks like he is WR1 for the team. Rookie wide out Luther Burden had his first big impact for the team with 3 catches, 101 yards and a touchdown, with the touchdown being a 65 yard bomb from Williams. WR Dj Moore looks to be the odd man out in the receiving corps but he was able to catch a touchdown on his limited opportunities.
This game has put Chicago on the map for fantasy assets. You want to have a piece or 2 of this Ben Johnson offense on your fantasy teams. Williams, Odunze and running back D’andre Swift are all much starts in all formats. Swift has not been efficient but he is the lead back on a ascending offense, he will get his share of fantasy points. Bears fans can rejoice in finally having a playmaking quarterback!
Author: Jesse Baldwin @J_Baldwin51
Bears receiver Luther Burden is still missing time due to his hamstring injury, which was reported on May 20
After suffering a hamstring injury on May 20, Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden is considered “day-to-day” by head coach Ben Johnson.
While the injury classification is promising, Burden is missing valuable reps as veteran wide receivers Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay have filled in those reps with the first team. The former Mizzou Tiger also reportedly suffered an undisclosed injury after landing awkwardly on the football. Currently, the hamstring issue is the only thing keeping the wideout off the field.
Missing OTA practices, mini camps, and now the start of training camp is a concerning on a Bears team that suddenly seems crowded with pass-catching options. Johnson has expressed frustration with Burden missing time earlier this offseason. “The sooner we get him out there, the quicker he can carve a role for himself,” the head coach said.
Burden was selected No. 39 overall by the Bears in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is a dynamic wide receiver with great after-the-catch ability and speed to burn. Fantasy managers seemed to love the landing spot being paired with sophomore quarterback Caleb Williams and first-time HC Johnson.
He must get on the field to not only establish a role for himself but also learn Johnson’s new offense and build chemistry with his quarterback, Williams. In the meantime, buy the dip on Burden’s Underdog ADP that is currently in the 80s.
Author: Dane Madoche (@FF_DaMaddog)
After head coach Ben Johnson shared his sentiments on rookie wideout Luther Burden, the Bears 2nd round pick has been falling on Underdog.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is not happy with rookie wide receiver Luther Burden. In a press conference last week, Johnson expressed frustration with Burden not being out with his teammates and building the trust and rapport needed as an incoming rookie.
It is also very interesting that Burden and the Bears have not come to an agreement for a contract. With rookie contracts being rather uniform, the hang up seems to involve language in the contract regarding guaranteed money.
The fallout over the last week has caused Burden to have fallen 7.6 spots on Underdog from late round 9 into the middle of round 10. It is very easy to select quarterback Caleb Williams who goes at the 9-10 turn in tandem with Burden. Burden is looking like an early stay away candidate in redraft leagues, while presenting some value for portfolio best ball drafters.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
The Top-2 Rookie Draft Picks for the Chicago Bears, TE Colston Loveland and WR Luther Burden, are missing practice while dealing with injuries.
With rookie practice barely starting, the Bears cannot bear any more bad news.
First round draft pick TE Colston Loveland and Second round pick WR Luther Burden are both currently sitting out rookie camp. Colston’s absence is unsurprising, as the team knew he was dealing with an AC joint injury, which requires time to recover. However, Burden is already dealing with a “soft tissue issue” indicating a higher chance of recurrence later on during the season. Both players are expected to be back when the entire team reports later this summer.
Both players are intriguing dynasty selections, getting drafted in RD2 most league formats. Loveland is the TE10 in Bestball ADP, while Burden is the WR50. Neither should be more than stacking targets at those prices in the bestball streets.
Author: Bradley Stalder (@FFStalder)
Missouri Wide Receiver Luther Burden III is taken by the Chicago Bears with the 39th pick in the 2nd round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Chicago Bears continue investing in wide receiver again by taking Luther Burden III from Missouri. Burden had a excellent sophomore season with 86 catches, 1,212 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns. His junior season was disappointing in comparison. Quarterback play was a big factor in the lack of production. Burden is very much a DJ Moore clone, so this is a very curious pick by the Bears. This is especially after taking tight end Colston Loveland with their 1st round pick. It is understandable to be helping out 2nd year quarterback Caleb Williams with weapons but it can be called into question whether this pick was a luxury for the Bears.
Luther Burden III is a difficult projection for fantasy on the Bears. We have no idea if he will be an immediate contributor to the team. DJ Moore and Rome Odunze are the top options along with tight ends Loveland and Cole Kmet. Burden will need to prove he can take targets from these guys. He is at best a deep dynasty stash until more information about his playing time comes to light.
Author: Jesse Baldwin @J_Baldwin51
