Bears WR Luther Burden exits practice with injury after collision
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden left practice early on August 8 after a collision with cornerback Tyrique Stevenson during 1-on-1 drills. While Stevenson continued practicing despite lower back discomfort, Burden was seen limping and required assistance from a trainer. He had been having a strong training camp in his second year with quarterback Caleb Williams. This incident adds to a growing injury list for the Bears, who have already dealt with injuries to offensive tackle Braxton Jones, Montez Sweat, and defensive back Coby Bryant among others.
- •Luther Burden exited practice on August 8 with an apparent injury.
- •Burden collided with cornerback Tyrique Stevenson during drills.
- •Stevenson experienced lower back pain but remained in practice.
- •Bears have several players sidelined with injuries during training camp.
- •Burden was expected to play a key role in the offense this season.
- 9:02 PMESPN NFL — Bears WR Burden leaves practice with injury
- 8:35 PMNBCSports.com — Luther Burden limped to locker room during Bears practice - nbcsports.com
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Bears WR Luther Burden exits Saturday's practice with apparent injury
"Bears WR Luther Burden III left practice early Saturday with what appeared to be a lower-body injury after tangling with CB Tyrique Stevenson.
"Bears wide receiver Luther Burden leaves practice early after getting tangled up with cornerback Tyrique Stevenson.
"Bears wide receiver Luther Burden had to make an early exit from Saturday's practice at training camp.
Sources
External links- ESPN NFLAug 8, 2026, 9:02 PMBears WR Burden leaves practice with injury
Bears WR Luther Burden III left practice early Saturday with what appeared to be a lower-body injury after tangling with CB Tyrique Stevenson.
- NBCSports.comAug 8, 2026, 8:35 PMLuther Burden limped to locker room during Bears practice - nbcsports.com
Bears wide receiver Luther Burden had to make an early exit from Saturday's practice at training camp.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 2:36 PMBears WR Luther Burden exits Saturday's practice with apparent injury
Bears wide receiver Luther Burden leaves practice early after getting tangled up with cornerback Tyrique Stevenson.
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