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Bears’ Luther Burden III makes number change before Week 1 debut

Contrary to his surname, wide receiver Luther Burden III seeks to lighten the load for some of the Chicago Bears as he enters his rookie season. Drafted as the 39th overall pick out of Missouri, Burden’s role remains unclear before their Week 1 assignment against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.

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Bears rookie WR Luther Burden III switches jersey number again

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III has the kind of talent that will make him must-see TV this fall. But you're going to need a really updated roster to find him on the field.

Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / August 25

The Luther Burden III Contract May Have Been a Gamble

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Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / August 19

Luther Burden’s blocks weren’t the only neat thing about those TD runs

The Chicago Bears scored two first-half one-yard touchdown runs in their second preseason game, and each featured a key block by rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III.

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Bears rookie making quick impression on coaching staff

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 31

Luther Burden turning heads with dominant Bears training camp showing

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III has announced his arrival at training camp in a big way. After missing most of the Bears' offseason workout program with a soft-tissue injury, Burden returned to practice this week.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 31

Bears' Luther Burden III flashes elite separation versus Kyler Gordon on TD catch

During Wednesday's Chicago Bears training camp practice, fans in attendance got a glimpse of what makes wide receiver Luther Burden III so dangerous. One of the biggest things is his ankle-breaking ability to get separation quickly from defenders.

Missouri Tigers News / EasySportz / July 30

Ben Johnson Sends A Clear Message To Bears Rookie

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III faced a public reprimand during Tuesday’s training camp practice at Halas Hall, as head coach Ben Johnson removed him from team drills after repeated alignment errors at the line of scrimmage.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 29

Chicago Bears coach screams at receiver, kicks him out of drill

One Chicago Bears rookie might be wishing he had stayed inside with the training staff instead of returning to practice this week. On Monday, Luther Burden III returned to practice for the first time since he suffered a hamstring injury during rookie minicamp in May.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 28

Chicago Bears rookie out for 4 weeks with injury: Report

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bears welcomed back rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III to practice after dealing with a hamstring injury this offseason. The Bears revealed they’ll be without another rookie who was injured during the pre-draft process this winter.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / July 28

Chicago Bears Training Camp Recap for July 28: Luther Burden III returns

The Chicago Bears were in pads for the first time this offseason on a hot and humid day in Lake Forest. Another training camp first today was was rookie wideout Luther Burden III back on the practice field.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 25

Early Chicago Bears camp surprise impresses with skills and instinct

With second-round rookie Luther Burden III out of the picture for now at Bears training camp, there are other slot receivers doing a solid job either in his place or with backups at the same position.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Update on Luther Burden III: Bears Coach Talks Injury While Camp Moves Forward

Bears hoping rookie WR returns soon as soft-tissue setback lingers into camp Day two of Chicago Bears training camp is in the books, and day three is fast approaching.

Chicago Bears News / CBSSports.com / July 24

Bears rookies Luther Burden III, Shemar Turner, Zah Frazier all out as training camp begins

Three Chicago newcomers are sidelined to start training camp

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 23

Bears WR Luther Burden III not seen during the first day of training camp despite generating buzz on social media earlier this week

The Chicago Bears wrapped up the first day of training camp on Wednesday and two notable rookies were not present on the field with the rest of the team.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 19

Some Bears fans are already speculating Luther Burden III will be a bust

Before even lacing up his cleats for day one of Chicago Bears' training camp, rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III already has some Bears fans predicting he'll be a bust.

Bears Sign WR Luther Burden III to Rookie Deal

The Chicago Bears locked up another key piece of their rookie class on Thursday, signing second-round pick Luther Burden III to a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth just under $11 million, per Adam Schefter.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 18

Bears sign Luther Burden III to fully-guaranteed contract

The Chicago Bears are still signing their rookies, and they recently came to an agreement with one of them, making history as the first full guaranteed deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Bears Sign Second-Round WR Luther Burden III, Wrap Up Draft Class

The Chicago Bears have signed second-round WR Luther Burden III to a rookie contract, per Adam Schefter. This officially wraps up the Bears’ 2025 draft class: Burden, 21, was a five-star recruit and multi-year starter at Missouri.