Luther Burden injury update: Bears WR struggles to leave field following final play vs. 49ers

by: Brian Jones 21 hours ago brianjones_93

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden suffered an injury on the final play of the game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. When the game ended, Burden was down on the field with team trainers assisting him.

Luther Burden was injured when he was attempting to get open to catch a TD pass from quarterback Caleb Williams . It’s not clear what type of injury the former Missouri star suffered, but it’s likely Bears head coach Ben Johnson will have more information on Monday morning/afternoon.

Incredible game, can’t outrun every defeat. I can handle the loss.

But.

Luther Burden: PLEASE BE OK. pic.twitter.com/jN1fi9mjFG

— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) December 29, 2025

Bears fans are hoping the injury isn’t too serious, as Burden had a huge performance in the loss on Sunday night. The rookie wide receiver caught eight passes for 138 yards and one touchdown. Entering Week 17, the 22-year-old has tallied 36 receptions for 479 yards and one TD through 13 games.

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