Luther Burden injury update Chicago Bears Week 9, Digi Mart USA News: Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden suffered an injury in the second half of the Week 9 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Burden was shaken up in the fourth quarter after making a catch and taking a heavy hit from Bucs edge rusher Rueben Bain near the sideline that forced a fumble.
He stayed down on the field after the play and was tended to by trainers before being helped off. ESPN’s Courtney Cronin described the play as looking bad, noting that Burden lost possession immediately after the hit and collapsed face first into the ground.
Before his exit, Burden recorded team-highs with seven catches and 97 yards, and he scored a touchdown in the first quarter. The Bears did not provide an in-game update because the injury occurred late in the contest.
Head coach Ben Johnson has since confirmed that Burden is dealing with a concussion, according to The Chicago Tribune’s Sean Hammond. Because the Bears have a bye in Week 10, there is a good chance Burden will not miss any game time.
Burden has been the Bears’ No. 1 wide receiver this season, so losing him is a significant blow, particularly with the game so close at the time of his exit. With Burden sidelined, the Bears will need more from Rome Odunze, Kalif Raymond and Colston Loveland, and Jahdae Walker may see more snaps.
