Luther Burden responds to Zaire Franklin's 'quitting' accusation
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Bears wide receiver Luther Burden addressed comments made by Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin following Chicago's 31-7 loss to Green Bay on October 8, 2026. Franklin alleged that Burden "quit" during the game, a remark that Burden rebuffed on social media, calling it an attempt at gaining attention. Burden, who led the Bears with four receptions for 47 yards, had previously expressed a strong desire to dominate the Packers and make them quit. The ongoing rivalry continues to fuel tensions between the two players.
- •Bears lost 31-7 to the Packers on October 8, 2026.
- •Luther Burden had four receptions for 47 yards in the game.
- •Zaire Franklin accused Burden of quitting during the match.
- •Burden responded on social media, dismissing Franklin's comments.
- •The rivalry continues to escalate between Burden and Franklin.
- 12:56 AMESPN — Packers let play do talking, then roast Bears' Burden after win: 'He quit'
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Bears WR Luther Burden claps back at Packers LB Zaire Franklin
"Zaire Franklin had some strong words for Luther Burden -- even if he didn't mention him by name-- after the Packers' 31-7 win over the Bears at Lambeau Field.
"Bears wide receiver Luther Burden responded to Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin who said Burden "quit" in Chicago's loss to Green Bay.
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External links- ESPNOct 12, 2026, 12:56 AMPackers let play do talking, then roast Bears' Burden after win: 'He quit'
Zaire Franklin had some strong words for Luther Burden -- even if he didn't mention him by name-- after the Packers' 31-7 win over the Bears at Lambeau Field.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 11:20 PMBears WR Luther Burden claps back at Packers LB Zaire Franklin
Bears wide receiver Luther Burden responded to Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin who said Burden "quit" in Chicago's loss to Green Bay.
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