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Active versus Ducks Burhenn (undisclosed) isn't on the injury report for Friday's outing against Oregon.

Impact Burhenn will finally make his return to the field after going down with an injury in Week 1. Although the sophomore tight end is healthy for the game, he may not get a lot of reps and instead be eased back into playing.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Burhenn (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Illinois.

Impact Burhenn has featured just once for Purdue this season while dealing with an undisclosed injury. It remains to be seen if he'll be available for the Oregon matchup next Friday, but even if he does, his fantasy upside would be close to minimal.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Burhenn (undisclsoed)isn't playing in Purdue's matchup versus Wisconsin on Saturday.

Impact Burhenn has only appeared in one game so far this season as he continues to battle an undisclosed injury. His next opportunity to return to the field is next week's matchup versus Illinois.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Burhenn will not play Saturday against Nebraska, per the Big Ten injury report.

Impact Burhenn hasn't appeared in a contest since the season opener and will skip a thrid consecutive contest Saturday. His next opportunity to rejoin the action arrives next week against Wisconsin in Madison.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss another week Burhenn (undisclosed) won't play vs. Oregon State, Sam King of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports.

Impact Burhenn played in the opener but has missed every game since. The tight end being ruled out so early in the week doesn't exactly bode well for his availability down the line. Max Klare and Drew Biber should continue to dominate the reps at tight end for the Boilermakers.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday versus ND Burhenn (undisclosed) will not play Saturday versus Notre Dame.

Impact Burhenn will miss his first game of the season Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. He played 20 snaps in the season opener and recorded one catch for three yards on one target. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday at Oregon State.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Records reception Burhenn (undisclosed) logged one reception for three yards during Purdue's 49-0 win Saturday against Indiana State.

Impact Despite enduring an offseason of problems, Burhenn was excluded from Purdue's injury report before the team hosted Indiana State. Ryan Browne completed a three-yard pass to the tight end, who finally has multiple games with at least one reception. The other matchup included Burhenn logging five catches for 74 yards and one touchdown, his 2023 output.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play in opener Burhenn (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Purdue's opener against Indiana State on Aug. 31, Nathan Baird of IndyStar reports.

Impact Burhenn has battled injuries all camp, but was reportedly back to full strength in early August. Now, it appears that the tight end has had another setback and is not expected to be available for the Boilermakers in their season opener. That should thrust come combination of Drew Biber and Tayvion Galloway into No. 2 tight end role in West Lafayette.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice fully Burhenn (undisclosed) is fully back at practice for Purdue and tight end coach Justin Sinz said, "His body is ready to do all the things that he's asked to do," Sam King of the Laf...

Impact Burhenn was held out of Purdue's spring game with an injury and was easing back into practice last week with only individual drills. Now, the 6-foot-9 sophomore has not only gotten healthy and back into the full swing of practices, but he also reportedly gained 20 pounds of muscle in the offseason. With this new frame, the tight end could see an elevated role in the passing game after just five catches for 74 yards and a touchdown last season.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Partaking in first fall session Burnhenn (undisclosed) was seen participating in Purdue's first practice of fall camp, per a video published by Nathan Baird of IndyStar.

Impact Burhenn was held out of Purdue's spring game, but he appears to be well on his way to a return. The tight end posted five catches for 74 yards and a score last fall, and now figures crack the Boilermakers' two-deep at tight end this season. He was only spotted in individual drills via the video, so it's unclear if Burhenn is fully healthy. Still, it's a good sign for Purdue's offense that one of its key pieces managed to return to the practice field.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Productive outing in win Burhenn caught 5 of 6 targets for 74 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-31 win over Indiana.

Impact Despite failing to catch a pass the entire season, Burhenn made the most of his opportunity against the Hoosiers, catching five passes for 74 yards and a touchdown. The freshman tight end's score came on a 33-yard pass from quarterback Hudson Card in the second quarter, bringing the Boilermakers to within a point at the time. Burhenn will look to expand his role in Purdue's offense heading into next season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE