Report: Bears' Luther Burden III has groin injury

A short absence is expected during preseason camp.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 91 min read

#Bears WR Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury recently in practice and should miss a little bit of time, source sa Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Burden left Saturday's practice early. Chicago holds a public walk-through Monday.

Why it matters: The interruption cuts into preseason work as Burden enters his second Bears season. Missed camp reps could affect his preparation for the upcoming 2026 schedule.

What to watch: His return to practice will be the next checkpoint as camp continues.

Sources

@RapSheet 2026-08-09T17:51:14.313685+00:00

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