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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.

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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.

Luther Burden III 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.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 16

Bears Training Camp Battle Breakdown: Can Luther Burden III make up for lost time and who else will stand out behind DJ Moore and Rome Odunze?

The Chicago Bears made an effort to really overhaul the depth at the wide receiver position this offseason which will help bring some healthy competition to the room.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 15

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Five NFL teams that should be most concerned about second-round pick holdouts

As rookies begin reporting to NFL training camps, most of the league's 2025 second-round picks remain unsigned.

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Luther Burden III and the Bears need to avoid a potential rookie contract hold out at all costs

Chicago Bears’ players will report to Halas Hall in less than two weeks, as several of the team’s 2025 Draft selections remaining unsigned, including their three second round picks.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 2

Bears WR Luther Burden rising fast in 2025 fantasy football projections

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III won't make his NFL debut for another couple of months, but he's already making waves in 2025 fantasy football projections.

Bears rookie Luther Burden III named one of 6 rookies under most pressure in 2025

Luther Burden III is learning quickly how fast life happens in the NFL. After being dubbed one of the biggest steals of the 2025 draft when he slid to the Chicago Bears in the second round, Burden is now getting tagged with a new label: One of six rookies facing the most pressure this season.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / June 16

5 offensive bold predictions for the Bears 2025 season including how influential Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III will be as rookies

The Chicago Bears are gearing up to have an explosive and exciting offense in 2025 with head coach Ben Johnson calling the plays and quarterback Caleb Williams under center, not to mention the plethora of weapons all around.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Luther Burden III Injury Update: Latest on the Chicago Bears' Highly Touted Rookie WR

The Chicago Bears’ organized team activities have rolled on, but not without questions. While a few veterans and young faces have been absent, the continued absence of Luther Burden III hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 10

Chicago Bears provide injury update on Luther Burden III

The Chicago Bears were without their first two picks from this year’s draft during mandatory minicamp this spring. Tight end Colston Loveland is not expected to practice until at least six months after his Jan.

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Bears rookie Luther Burden III shares the perfect reaction that every NFC North WR is thinking following the Packers' release of Jaire Alexander

The Chicago Bears, and quite frankly the entire NFC North, received some major news on Monday when the Green Bay Packers announced they intend to release Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / June 3