It’s up to the coaching staff to make all the pieces fit — Burden and first-round pick Colston Loveland, a tight end, are joining an offense that already features pass-catchers DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Cole Kmet and Olamide Zaccheus.

The Chicago Bears got one of the biggest steals in the 2025 NFL draft with wide receiver Luther Burden III in the second round, a selection that's being hailed by draft analysts everywhere. Many had Burden pegged as a top-three receiver and first-round prospect,

On Saturday, the Bears had their second day of rookie minicamp. During 7-on-7s, Burden III was slow to get up after catching a deep ball.