Luther Burden III's recovery timeline improves leading up to Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Chicago Bears receiver Luther Burden III is recovering from a strained groin sustained during training camp. Initially expected to miss the preseason, sources indicate he may be on track to return for the regular season opener against the Carolina Panthers on September 13. Burden suffered the injury on August 8 while attempting a contested catch and has since begun light field work, including jogging and short sprints. Bears head coach Ben Johnson remains optimistic about Burden's status and reported no concerns regarding his recovery.
- •Burden injured his groin on August 8 during a practice session.
- •He is expected to miss the entire preseason.
- •Encouraging signs show Burden doing light jogging before the preseason opener.
- •Bears coach Johnson noted no significant concern about Burden's injury.
- •Burden finished his rookie season with 47 catches for 652 yards and two touchdowns.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — What Happened to Luther Burden III? Latest on the Bears WR’s Injury and Whether He’ll Be Ready for Week 1
"Luther Burden III entered Chicago Bears training camp as one of the offense’sbreakout candidates. One awkward landing shifted the conversation to whether he will be available when the games count.
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