Chicago Bears Top Breakout Candidate in 2026
Summary
Luther Burden III is expected to be a key player for the Chicago Bears in the 2026 NFL season after wide receiver DJ Moore was traded. Burden showed improvement late in his rookie season and is now set to become the team's number two receiver.Key Facts
- The Chicago Bears traded wide receiver DJ Moore to Buffalo during the offseason.
- Luther Burden III was the Bears’ second-round draft pick in 2025.
- Burden had a strong college career at Missouri with over 1,200 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in his sophomore year.
- During his rookie NFL season, Burden played limited snaps but improved significantly late in the season.
- From Week 11 onward, Burden received at least four targets per game, including the playoffs.
- Burden ended his rookie year with 652 yards and two touchdowns on 47 catches.
- Bears coach Ben Johnson supports Burden and sees him as a major part of the offense.
- With DJ Moore gone and Odunze gaining a bigger role, Burden will likely be the Bears’ second receiver in 2026.
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