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NFL·INJURY·August 8, 2026 06:44 PM ET

Bears' Luther Burden III exits practice with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago holds a public walk-through Monday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 81 min read
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Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III left practice early Saturday with what appeared to be a lower-body injury after tangl Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: The incident occurred when Burden tangled with cornerback Tyrique Stevenson during Saturday's session. The second-year receiver then left the field early.

Why it matters: Burden entered camp as a candidate for an expanded role in Chicago's offense. Any missed time would cut into his preparation for the upcoming 2026 season.

What to watch: Chicago's next public checkpoint is Monday's walk-through at Stevenson High School. Burden's participation will bear watching.

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