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Burden Rising, Odunze’s Pressure Mounts | Chicago Bears News
Luther Burden III is lighting up Chicago Bears fans as the team’s emerging WR1, exploding in his rookie season with 47 catches, 652 yards, and 2 TDs—especially after Rome Odunze’s injury. With DJ Moore traded away, Burden’s ascension feels inevitable, backed by head coach Ben Johnson and even former NFL star Andrew Hawkins. But here’s the twist: Odunze, a first-round pick in 2024, hasn’t hit 1,000 yards yet and missed five games due to foot injury. Now, the Bears’ offense hinges on both players—Burden’s breakout could overshadow Odunze’s potential, forcing him to prove he’s more than a draft…
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