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Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III returns to practice ahead of preseason finale

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:36 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III returns to practice ahead of preseason finale
Summary

Luther Burden III returned to practice with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday, easing concerns after missing weeks due to a groin injury sustained on August 8. His participation comes during the final week of preseason as the Bears prepare for their upcoming game against the Tennessee Titans. In addition to Burden, several players, including Darnell Wright and safety Elijah Hicks, also returned to the field, as the team aims to finalize its roster before the regular season begins.

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Status Watch
  • •Luther Burden III missed weeks with a groin injury.
  • •Burden participated in individual drills during practice.
  • •Darnell Wright and Elijah Hicks also returned to practice.
  • •The Bears play the Tennessee Titans on Saturday.
  • •Rookie linebacker Keyshaun Elliott was activated off the PUP list.
Latest Updates
  • 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Bears Get Good News on WR Luther Burden Amid Injury Questions
  • 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears' top wide receiver returns to practice
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The Chicago Bears received good news about starting wide receiver Luther Burden and his groin injury ahead of their 2026 preseason finale. The post Bears Get Good News on WR Luther Burden Amid Injury Questions appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Chicago Bears got some good news with the return of receiver Luther Burden III, who's missed the last few weeks with a groin injury.

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