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Bears' Luther Burden Enters Concussion Protocol After Late-Game Hit

The team's bye week gives medical staff extra time to monitor his recovery under the NFL concussion protocol.

Overview

  • Burden left Sunday's game after taking a fourth-quarter hit from Buccaneers rookie Rueben Bain that forced a fumble and required a sideline medical evaluation.
  • He had been productive earlier in the game with seven catches for 97 yards and a first-quarter touchdown.
  • Head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Burden suffered a concussion and the receiver has entered the NFL's concussion protocol.
  • The upcoming bye week gives Burden extra time to progress through the protocol and he could be available in Week 11 if cleared by team medical staff.
  • Burden's exit directly affected the game by creating a turnover that helped Tampa Bay tie the score and it creates near-term roster and fantasy implications while the team monitors his recovery.