Rookie Receiver Burden Shines in Bears' Wednesday Practice

In the past week, Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III has experienced a rollercoaster start to his training camp. After missing the first week due to a leg injury suffered in rookie mini camp, Burden finally hit the field on Monday, participating in individual drills as he ramped up his work.

On Tuesday, Burden saw more action but struggled at times, receiving some tough love from head coach Ben Johnson. However, Wednesday's practice was a different story, as Burden had his most extensive session yet and began to showcase the skills that made him a coveted prospect.

Burden connected with quarterback Caleb Williams multiple times, including a touchdown catch on a crossing route where he made a difficult grab between two defenders. He also made a great catch in the back of the end zone, though his feet landed out of bounds. Still, the coaching staff was encouraged to see the rookie building confidence and chemistry with his quarterback.

With Wednesday's strong performance, Burden appears to be on the fast track to making an early impact in the regular season. If he can continue stacking good practices and learning from his earlier mistakes, the Bears' second-round pick could quickly become a key contributor to their offense.