May 21, 2025
ANALYSISThe exact nature of Burden's injury has yet to be disclosed, but
Kaitlin Sharkey of WGNTV reports that there is currently no timetable for the rookie second-round pick's return. It's less than ideal for Burden to be missing early install reps, but he has roughly two weeks to recover before the start of mandatory minicamp June 3, not to mention training camp in late July. When healthy, Burden is expected to push for a starting role alongside
DJ Moore and
Rome Odunze. Head coach
Ben Johnson called Burden's injury "a little soft tissue deal," per
Adam Jahns of The Athletic, an indication that the Missouri product isn't managing an overly serious issue.