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Bears receivers Luther Burden III and Zavion Thomas face injury concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Bears receivers Luther Burden III and Zavion Thomas face injury concerns

Summary

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III will miss 'a little bit of time' with a groin injury ahead of their preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Rookie receiver Zavion Thomas also exited practice early with an apparent leg injury after being knocked down during drills. Coach Ben Johnson has not addressed Burden's injury and is scheduled to speak with the media on Tuesday. The upcoming preseason game will be critical for rookies like Thomas as they seek to solidify their roles on the team.

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Status Watch

•Burden sustained a groin injury during one-on-one drills.
•Thomas left practice after a leg injury during 7-on-7 drills.
•Bears play the Cleveland Browns on Saturday at Soldier Field.
•Caleb Williams connected with Jahdae Walker for a 60-yard touchdown.
•Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen commented on the nature of injuries in football.

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10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears training camp report: Luther Burden III to miss ‘little bit of time’ and Zavion Thomas exits early

What they're saying

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The Chicago Bears’ receiver depth is getting tested with their preseason opener looming Saturday. Second-year receiver Luther Burden III is set to miss “a little bit of time” with a groin injury, according to a report from the NFL Network. Then rookie third-round draft pick Zavion Thomas exited practice Sunday with an apparent injury. Burden left practice a day earlier on Saturday after ...
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