Limited in return to practice
Burden (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.
This marks Burden's first official on-field work since he suffered an ankle injury Week 15 against the Browns. He may need to upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday in order to avoid a designation ahead of Sunday's game at San Francisco, but he appears to be a better bet to return to action Week 17 than fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot), who remained sidelined at practice Wednesday.
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Bothered by foot still?
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Draws praise from head coach
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Scotty Miller
Heading to Chicago
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Taken by Chicago
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Sam Roush
Picked by Bears
The Bears selected Roush in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 69th overall.
Logan Jones
Selected by Bears
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Dillon Thieneman
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Colston Loveland
Ready to build on strong finish
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Reduced competition for targets
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Luther Burden III
Primed for key role
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