Luther Burden III - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Primed for key role Burden has less competition for playing time and targets after the Bears traded DJ Moore to Buffalo, Patrick Finley of The Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Burden would've been a popular 2026 breakout candidate even if the Bears had kept Moore, who was targeted on just 16.0 percent of his routes last season. Burden had a team-high 26.1 percent target rate while ranking fourth among all qualified pass catchers with 2.83 yards per route, but he had just a 41 percent route share in 15 regular-season games. His playing time and production both improved late in the season, with the 39th overall pick catching at least three passes in each of his final 10 appearances (including two playoff games). With Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus (Falcons) no longer playing for Chicago, the passing attack figures to flow through Burden, WR Rome Odunze and TE Colston Loveland.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luther Burden offers a simple, heartfelt reaction to Bears trading DJ Moore The Chicago Bears traded wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills. In doing so, they've elevated Luther Burden's role for the 2026 season...

5 DAYS AGO • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Bills are getting receiver D.J. Moore in a trade with the Bears, AP sources say

The Buffalo Bills have brought in a familiar face for rookie coach Joe Brady and a top target for quarterback Josh Allen, agreeing with the Chicago Bears to acquire D

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cam Ward, Luther Burden III & 4 More Fantasy Football Second-Year Breakout Candidates Discover the top 2026 fantasy football second-year breakout candidates, including Cam Ward, Luther Burden III, Devin Neal and more players r...

FEBRUARY 18 • SI.COM

How Luther Burden III Grew Into a Defining Playmaker in Ben Johnson's Offense as a Rookie Luther Burden III didn’t just grow into the Bears’ offense as his rookie season unfolded — he became one of its defining playmakers by the e...

FEBRUARY 10 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Rookies play integral role in Bears finishing season with top 10 offense Throughout their first NFL seasons, tight end Colston Loveland (pick No. 10), receiver Luther Burden III (pick No. 39), offensive lineman Oz...

FEBRUARY 6 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Luther Burden III's best plays from 138-yard game vs. 49ers Watch the best plays from Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III's 138-yard game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL s...

FEBRUARY 5 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears top plays of 2025 season: 20-16 ChicagoBears.com continues its weeklong countdown of the top plays from a memorable 2025 season with Nos. 20-16, including Caleb Willams’ 65...

FEBRUARY 3 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears name tight end Colston Loveland Rookie of the Year | Sporting News Other rookies, like Luther Burden and Kyle Monangai, were in the running.

FEBRUARY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mic'd Up: Best of 2025 season Go behind the scenes for the most unforgettable sounds of the season. From coach Ben Johnson being fired up against the New Orleans Saints t...

JANUARY 30 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Ben Johnson, Bears look ahead after breakthrough season

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JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Quiet end to impressive rookie year Burden secured three of seven targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams in the divisional round. He also ran the ball once for a gain of zero yards.

Impact Burden drew the third most targets of any Bears' skill-position player Sunday, trailing only Colston Loveland (concussion) and DJ Moore, but he struggled to get much going versus Los Angeles' stout defense and finished fifth on the team in terms of receiving yards. While Burden was relatively quiet in his two postseason showings, he's decidedly coming off an impressive rookie campaign. Across 15 regular-season appearances Burden tallied a 47-652-2 receiving line on 60 targets, including two 100-yard games. He also rushed six times for 37 yards and compiled 223 yards as a kick returner. Burden's YAC ability, chemistry with Caleb Williams and fit in head coach Ben Johnson's offense promise to make him a popular Year 2 breakout candidate.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Byard III and Luther Burden III | Mic'd Up | 2025 Wild Card Round The contrast between Luther Burden III and Kevin Byard III tells a powerful story. For Burden, it's his first taste of playoff football as a...

JANUARY 14 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears' rookie Luther Burden's girlfriend reveals the lie he told her when they first met | Sporting News Chicago Bears rookie Luther Burden told his girlfriend Kendell Minglae he was a bench player before scoring five touchdowns in one game.

JANUARY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Luther Burden's girlfriend Kendall shares hilarious moment of first meeting Bears star Star wide receiver Luther Burden's CFB career at Missouri went about as well as it could. After three years with the Tigers, the Chicago Bea...

JANUARY 12 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Targeted seven times in win Burden caught three of seven targets for 42 yards in the Bears' 31-27 wild-card win over the Packers on Saturday.

Impact After a three-week hot streak in which Burden averaged six receptions, 96 yards and 0.3 touchdowns, the receiver has 42 yards or fewer in his last two games. However, his seven targets tied for the second-most Burden has had this season, and his role remains secure heading into next week's divisional-round matchup against either the 49ers or Eagles.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Luther Burden III | Player Profile Luther Burden III is a dynamic playmaker whose game is defined by toughness, explosiveness and elite speed. Growing up in the streets of Eas...

JANUARY 8 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Three catches in loss Burden caught three of four targets for 35 yards and rushed once for 10 yards in Sunday's 19-16 loss to Detroit.

Impact Burden went without a catch in the first half before reeling in three passes after the break. The wide receiver was unable to build off of his recent momentum, recording his fewest catches since Week 12 and his lowest yardage total in four weeks. Burden will finish his rookie campaign having caught 47 of 60 targets for 652 yards and two touchdowns while also turning six carries into 37 yards over 15 regular-season contests, and he'll now make his postseason debut in the wild-card round against the Packers next weekend.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated role projected for Sunday Burden is in line to serve as the Bears' No. 2 receiver again in Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Lions due to Rome Odunze (foot) being ruled inactive for the contest.

Impact Burden has taken ample advantage in the three of the four games he's played during Odunze's current absence, posting an 18-289-1 line on 22 targets in that span. The rookie is coming into Sunday fresh off a career-best eight-catch, 138-yard, one-touchdown effort against the 49ers last Sunday night, and he'll look to exploit a Lions secondary that's been significantly impacted by injury.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bears rookies Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III taking huge strides The emergence of the Bears’ top two draft picks, tight end Colston Loveland and receiver Luther Burden III, has helped fuel an offense that...

JANUARY 1 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Practices in full Thursday Burden (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Burden was limited in Wednesday's practice due to the quad injury he suffered on the last play of Chicago's loss to San Francisco in Week 17, and it now appears he's fully recovered in time for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lions. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Rome Odunze (foot) remained sidelined at practice Thursday and seems an unlikely candidate to play Week 18, given that the Bears have already clinched the NFC North but do not have a path to claiming the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff picture.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ozzy Trapilo and Luther Burden listed with new injury issues Chicago Bears injury report: The starting Bears left tackle was listed as limited if they had held a practice Wednesday, and Luther Burden's...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • SI.COM

Logs limited practice Wednesday Burden (quadriceps) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact Burden suffered what eventually was called a quad injury on the final play of this past Sunday's loss at San Francisco. Coach Ben Johnson told Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com on Wednesday that the Bears are "hopeful" that Burden will be able to play Sunday versus the Lions. Ultimately, how Burden fares in practice Thursday and Friday will determine if he enters the weekend with a designation for Week 17 action. Meanwhile, fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot) remained sidelined at practice, while Olamide Zaccheaus (illness) practiced in full, so the latter, DJ Moore, Jahdae Walker and Devin Duvernay are the healthy options at the position on the Bears' active roster.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Luther Burden Earned the Best Bears Player Grade in Week 17 Of course Luther Burden III earned the best Bears player grade in Week 17.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bears' Luther Burden III is 'OK' amid being carted to locker room after 49ers' loss | Sporting News Burden was tired, but okay following the SNF loss.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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