Ben Johnson Doesn’t Hold Back Thoughts on Luther Burden
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson expressed strong enthusiasm for wide receiver Luther Burden as the 2026 season approaches. Johnson praised Burden's offseason work and noted his improvement in performance and coachability. Burden, who had a slow start in his rookie season, showed significant growth towards the end of the year, finishing with 47 receptions and two touchdowns.
- ▪Ben Johnson is excited about Luther Burden's progress heading into the 2026 season.
- ▪Burden showed explosive plays during offseason training, impressing his coach.
- ▪He finished his rookie season with 47 receptions for 652 yards and two touchdowns.
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