Luther Burden Rising for Bears | Chicago Bears News

Luther Burden is poised to be the Chicago Bears’ breakout wide receiver this season, stepping into a bigger role after the departures of DJ Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus. Already proving his worth with 652 yards and 2 TDs last year — especially when Rome Odunze was sidelined — Burden’s rookie stats were elite: top rookie in yards per route run, tied with A.J. Brown and Justin Jefferson, and a standout in yards after catch. His production exploded in the second half of the season, nearly doubling his early-season output. With the spotlight now on him, experts predict 6 TDs this year, and his college pedigree, coachability, and red-zone potential make him a cornerstone of the Bears’ future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b54dad54ae4f7175