Luther Burden injury, Digi Mart USA News: The Chicago Bears threw a screen pass to Luther Burden on a critical third down late in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football in Week 9, and the play ended badly for Chicago. Burden fumbled the ball when he was tackled short of the sticks, and he then exited the game with a possible head injury.
Tampa Bay took over in premium field position and tied the game a few plays later. Earlier in the game, Burden had caught a 56-yard touchdown pass by showcasing his signature yards-after-catch ability.
It appeared that Burden took a direct shot to the head from Tampa Bay rookie defensive lineman Rueben Bain, and he immediately dropped the ball. He was brought into the blue medical tent and did not return to the game.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson said after the game that Burden has a concussion. Updates on Burden’s condition will follow from the team.
