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        Luther Burden Should Return For Training Camp

        By Kevin English | Updated on Fri, Jun 13 2025 1:55 PM UTC
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        Bears WR Luther Burden III hasn’t practiced since rookie minicamp in early May due to a soft tissue injury. However, HC Ben Johnson said this week that Burden's on track to suit up for the start of training camp.

        What They're Saying

        Here's more from Johnson, who explained the impact of Burden's missed practices.

        “He misses a lot,” Johnson said via The Athletic. “I mean any time you’re not out there, if you’re in the training room when the rest of the guys are practicing, you’re losing valuable time, valuable time with your coaches, valuable reps with your teammates; the ability to build the trust that we’re talking about.

        “It’s not just the coaching staff having trust in you doing the right thing over and over, but also your teammates. They’ve got to see you do it. They’ve got to know the guy right, left of them, that they’re gonna do the right things and they’re gonna make the plays when called upon. So yeah, I think it’s for everybody, and it’s a shame that he got dinged up and missed all that time, because for a young player it’s really where you get the most reps and you can get better in a hurry that way.”

        2025 Fantasy Football Impact

        Burden will now play catch-up in training camp, where he'll compete for targets alongside D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, and fellow rookie Colston Loveland.

        One area to watch: Loveland's health, as he'll return from a shoulder injury. Johnson wouldn't commit to Loveland being a "full go" for the open of training camp, per The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain. Both guys figure to compete for targets in the short to intermediate range this season.

        Ultimately, Burden sits outside the top-50 of our WR rankings.

        Injury Impact: Estimated Return Timeline & Performance Upon Return

        While Burden should return for the start of training camp, expect the Bears to proceed with caution. Don't be surprised if his rookie season starts slowly. 

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        Kevin English, Senior Analyst
        Kevin brings 15+ years of experience as a fantasy analyst and mid-stakes competitor across various formats (redraft, best ball, dynasty, DFS). He finished 1st in FantasyPros Draft Accuracy competition in 2024. Kevin's work has been featured in The Mercury News, NBC Sports/Rotoworld, and FantasyPros.
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