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Rookie WR's Return to Practice Boosts Chicago Bears' Offense
30 Jul
Summary
- Rookie WR Luther Burden III returns to full practice after injury
- Burden missed OTAs and critical camp reps due to soft-tissue issue
- Bears prioritize getting Burden healthy before season starts

In the past two months, Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III has been dealing with a soft-tissue injury that kept him out of organized team activities (OTAs) in June and limited his participation in training camp. However, this week marked a positive development, as Burden was spotted practicing in full pads for the first time.
The Bears' coaching staff had expressed optimism that Burden would be back on the field soon, and Monday's practice session confirmed that the team's top rookie receiver is making progress in his recovery. General manager Ryan Poles also recently downplayed any major concerns about Burden's injury, stating that it was a minor soft-tissue issue.
While missing OTAs and critical camp reps could impact Burden's transition to the NFL, the Bears' priority is now getting the young wideout fully healthy before the start of the regular season. Burden's return to full practice is a step in the right direction, and it offers a promising sign for the team's offensive outlook as they continue to prepare for the upcoming campaign.