Bears WR Luther Burden suffers groin injury in practice
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III sustained a groin injury during Saturday's practice session. The injury occurred as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Burden is expected to miss a short period while recovering. Further updates on his availability will be provided as the situation develops.
- •Luther Burden III injured his groin during Saturday's practice.
- •A source reports he will miss some time due to the injury.
- •Burden's status may impact the Bears' offensive lineup moving forward.
- •The injury news was shared on August 9, 2026.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Luther Burden Injury Update: Will He Play Week 1?
- 2:57 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III to miss preseason
- 1:48 PMESPN — Sources: Bears expect Burden to miss preseason
- 7:33 AMYahoo Sports — Bears expect Luther Burden to miss about a month, be ready for Week One
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Bears WR Luther Burden III to miss a month with groin injury, Week 1 return possible
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Bears receive concerning Luther Burden injury update amid breakout buzz
- 6:25 PMESPN — Bears WR Luther Burden has groin injury, source says - ESPN
"Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Chicago Bears receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss all three preseason games with a strained groin injury. Those same sources said the Bears believe Burden should be ready for Chicago's Sept. 13 season opener at the Carolina Panthers. Fantasy managers should treat that as encouraging news-not a […] The post Luther Burden Injury Update: Will He Play Week 1? appeared first on Stadium Rant.
"Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury in Saturday's practice and should miss a little bit of time, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Sunday.
"Bears receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss the preseason with a groin injury, but the team believes he'll be ready for Week 1 vs. Carolina, sources told ESPN.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 1:00 AMLuther Burden Injury Update: Will He Play Week 1?
Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Chicago Bears receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss all three preseason games with a strained groin injury. Those same sources said the Bears believe Burden should be ready for Chicago's Sept. 13 season opener at the Carolina Panthers. Fantasy managers should treat that as encouraging news-not a […] The post Luther Burden Injury Update: Will He Play Week 1? appeared first on Stadium Rant.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 2:57 PMChicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III to miss preseason
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss the preseason with a groin injury. Burden appeared in 15 games last season.
- ESPNAug 10, 2026, 1:48 PMSources: Bears expect Burden to miss preseason
Bears receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss the preseason with a groin injury, but the team believes he'll be ready for Week 1 vs. Carolina, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 7:33 AMBears expect Luther Burden to miss about a month, be ready for Week One
Burden suffered a groin injury in practice on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 4:20 AMBears WR Luther Burden III to miss a month with groin injury, Week 1 return possible
Luther Burden will miss the preseason with his groin injury, but a Week 1 return is possible.
- ESPNAug 9, 2026, 6:25 PMBears WR Luther Burden has groin injury, source says - ESPN
Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury in Saturday's practice and should miss a little bit of time, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:33 PMBears receive concerning Luther Burden injury update amid breakout buzz
Chicago Bears receiver Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury and is expected to miss time during training camp.
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