Ben Johnson Sounds Off On Rookie WR Missing Time
The Chicago Bears enter this season with sky-high expectations thanks to an improved roster.
Unfortunately, one of their most promising players isn’t available right now.
Rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III hasn’t been able to practice, and given how important he is projected to be, head coach Ben Johnson is visibly frustrated.
“[Luther Burden] misses a lot,” Johnson said, via Polymarket Football. “Anytime you’re not out there, if you’re in the training room when the rest of the guys are practicing, you’re losing valuable time. Valuable time with your coaches, valuable reps with your teammates, the ability to build the trust that we’re talking about. … It’s a shame that he got dinged up and missed all that time, because for a young player, it’s really where you get the most reps, and you can get better in a hurry that way.”
Ben Johnson appears to be frustrated by Luther Burdens unavailability so far through OTAs and Minicamp.pic.twitter.com/sS5BCt2APG
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Johnson did say that Burden is expected to be available and on the field for training camp, although it doesn’t sound like he will be ready at any point before then.
Burden, a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, suffered a soft-tissue injury during rookie minicamp and then reportedly had a setback during his recovery.
Of course, this is frustrating, and it will most likely lead to the Bears easing him into action and taking things slowly with him early in the season.
He has the potential to be a star, and with an offensive-minded coach leading the way, the Bears will certainly try to make the most out of his talent.
The Bears have high hopes for Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams, who struggled behind a subpar offensive line and with poor play-calling as a rookie.
Though they will miss Burden early on, the Bears should be all right with the other options they have on offense.
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