Bears' Luther Burden Returns, Injury Updates Provided

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III returned to practice on Monday after missing the first four days of training camp due to a hamstring injury sustained during OTAs. Burden participated only in individual drills, with coaches and teammates optimistic about his potential impact given his athleticism and attentiveness. As a second-round pick and former Missouri standout, he is expected to compete for a key role among receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze and may also contribute as a punt returner. The Bears view his return as a boost as they aim to rebound from a disappointing 2024 season. Other injury updates include the continued absence of rookies Shemar Turner and Zah Frazier, the return of left tackle Braxton Jones to team drills, and defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon leaving practice with a hand/wrist injury. The team is ramping up preparations with five weeks remaining before the season opener.