Bears receiver Luther Burden III expected to miss a month with groin injury

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III sustained a groin injury during training camp on August 8, 2026. He is anticipated to miss approximately one month, raising concerns about his availability for the regular season opener against the Carolina Panthers. Burden's injury occurred during red-zone drills when he collided with cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. While Burden's absence leaves the team's offense short-handed in the preseason, the organization hopes he will be fully healed for Week 1. In the meantime, veteran Kalif Raymond and rookie Zavion Thomas could be called upon to step up in his absence during training camp.

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