Was not participating in team drills.
Luther Burden III
Wide receiver for the Chicago Bears
Last updated
2026 season
Season projection
CHI · WR · WR2
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These are full-season estimates, last updated August 30, 2026. For this week’s matchups and injury status, see Week 2 projections.
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Latest news · 11 reports
Returned for individual work after his groin injury but did not take part in 7-on-7.
Working with athletic trainers instead of practicing.
Bears hopeful he will be ready by Week 1.
Expected to return for the start of the regular season; dealing with a groin injury.
Will miss the preseason but was present for Monday's walkthrough.
Suffered a strained groin Saturday, expected to miss the preseason but return for the regular-season opener.
Did not participate; groin issue.
Left practice during 1-on-1s Saturday with a groin injury, expected to miss time.
Limped off during 1-on-1 drills with what appeared to be a leg injury.
Fell awkwardly during a rep, walked to the building slowly but under his own power.