Bears’ Luther Burden III injury update is a sigh of relief after scare on final play vs. 49ers

The Chicago Bears lost to the San Francisco 49ers 42-38 on Sunday Night Football in Week 17. Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III had an incredible game but suffered an injury on the final play of the game. ESPN’s Adam Schefter provided an update on Monday morning that will have Chicago fans breathing a sigh of relief.

Bears WR Luther Burden, who was carted off the field after Sunday night’s game, suffered a quad injury that is not thought to be serious. He will undergo additional testing today. pic.twitter.com/OiTVFSNJwA

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 29, 2025

“Bears WR Luther Burden, who was carted off the field after Sunday night’s game, suffered a quad injury that is not thought to be serious. He will undergo additional testing today,” Schefter reported.

Burden went down on the final play of the game, which was a failed touchdown attempt by Caleb Williams. He was carted off the field after easily the best game of his young career. Without Rome Odunze on the field, Burden was Williams’ top target and rose to the occasion.

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