Luther Burden III: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Why Luther Burden III was ready to squabble up with the Packers

By now, Chicago Bears fans should know two things about dynamic rookie receiver Luther Burden III. First off, he’s insanely talented, having racked up 652 yards on 47 catches this season despite only being a focal point of the offense for about half the season.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Bears' Luther Burden III laughs it up after Kyle Monangai's embarrassing sideline blooper

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai had a hilarious blooper caught on camera for the world to see. But one of his teammates had the privilege of seeing it unfold in person.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Chicago Bears provide curious update on Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III

The Chicago Bears will host the Detroit Lions on Sunday to finish the regular season. While the Bears cannot earn the NFC’s No. 1 seed after a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on “Sunday Night Football”, Chicago can clinch the No.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 30

Chicago Bears rookie ranks 4th in PFF ratings this season

The Chicago Bears have been impressing people throughout the league with their young talent impacting winning right away. With the team looking to lock up the second seed in the NFC this week, they are continuing to dominate.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 30

Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland make ESPN’s All-Rookie Team

For once, there is absolutely zero debate about whether the Chicago Bears had a strong draft in 2025. Four members of the Bears’ rookie class—Colston Loveland (No.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / December 29

Report: Bears rookie WR Luther Burden injures quad

Chicago Bears rookie receiver Luther Burden III sustained a quad injury Sunday night in the loss at San Francisco, according to reports. The injury occurred on the final play of the 49ers' 42-38 victory but is not thought to be serious, per the reports.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 29

Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III suffered quad injury on last play of game

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III dropped to the ground in pain after a career night in Week 17. More News: Lions could be plotting big-time revenge on Ben Johnson The Bears entered the game shorthanded at wide receiver with Rome Odunze battling a foot injury and Olamide Zaccheaus ruled out with an illness.

Bears WR Luther Burden III Suffered Minor Quad Injury

Per ESPN, Bears WR Luther Burden III suffered a quad injury on Sunday night in Week 17. ESPN adds the injury is not thought to be serious, but the rookie will undergo further testing on Monday to confirm the extent of the injury.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 28

Bears “Stock Up”: Luther Burden III goes off in Bears’ loss

We don’t really do moral victories here. But as far as losses go, the Chicago Bears falling to the San Francisco 49ers in a shootout to determine who still has a shot at the No.

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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 18

Bears to be without two key weapons for Packers showdown

Bears QB Caleb Williams to be without two key weapons for Packers showdown

The Green Bay Packers have lost defensive end Micah Parsons to a season-ending ACL tear, but the Chicago Bears will also be short-handed in Saturday's game.

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NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / December 18

Packers suddenly underdogs as betting line flips to favor Bears in Week 16

The Green Bay Packers opened as three-point road favorites versus the Bears in Week 16. That number dropped to Packers -1.5, due in part to the Micah Parsons injury.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 9

Luther Burden III on the verge of elite rookie company

The more Luther Burden III gets to play for the Chicago Bears, the more you see why Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson invested a second-round pick on him when they didn’t need another receiver.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 7

Bears “Stock Up”: Luther Burden III makes his case for more play

Well, at least they came back and made it a game, right? The Bears battled back in the second half but ultimately couldn’t pull off the comeback win over Green Bay, falling 28-21. But it wasn’t all bad.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 5

Bears’ latest injury news just handed WR Luther Burden III the golden opportunity to make his bold offseason statement come true

The Chicago Bears dropped some significant injury news going into the weekend when the team ruled out wide receiver Rome Odunze ahead of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a foot injury after not practicing all week.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 21

Is Luther Burden III even better than we thought?

The praise for Chicago Bears rookie receiver Luther Burden III keeps rolling in, from head coach Ben Johnson to analysts who think he should’ve been the team’s WR3 weeks ago.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / November 11

The Bears Need to Turn to Luther Burden III

In the Chicago Bears’ comeback defeat of the New York Giants, their wide receivers performed far below standard. Although Caleb Williams played well, several drops dampened the offense’s flow.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 15

Luther Burden III could be on track to see a bigger role going into Week 7 it's just unfortunate how it might develop

The Chicago Bears had another gritty win in Week 6 over the Washington Commanders and with the dust settled, we can take a look at some of the changes implemented during the bye week by head coach Ben Johnson and the rest of his staff.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23

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Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / August 25

The Luther Burden III Contract May Have Been a Gamble

The Chicago Bears did something that’s not been done often before. Will it pay off for them in the long run? The 2025 Chicago Bears have a host of upgrades coming into this season in many areas of the team.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / August 3