NFL Training Camp Injury Report: Luther Burden III Suffers Setback
Luther Burden III, the promising young wide receiver, has suffered a setback in his training camp preparations, according to sources close to the team.
The news comes as a blow to the NFL community, which was eagerly anticipating the rookie's potential impact on the league.
Burden, a first-round pick, has been dealing with an undisclosed injury that has kept him sidelined for the better part of training camp. His absence has been felt, and the team's coaching staff is eager to get him back on the field as soon as possible.
The 2025 draft class has been plagued by injuries, with several high-profile players already ruled out for the season. The latest news is a stark reminder of the risks involved in the sport.
With the regular season just around the corner, teams are eager to get their rosters in order. The absence of key players like Burden can be a significant blow to their chances of success.
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn delivered some troubling news on Tuesday, as first-round pick tight end Kenyon Sadiq is going to miss some time after "having a little setback." There's not an exact timetable for his return, although Glenn doesn't think Sadiq will miss the season opener.
The No. 16 overall pick was the top tight end in his past draft, setting career highs with 51 catches for 560 yards and eight touchdowns for the Oregon Ducks last season. No FBS tight end caught more touchdowns than Sadiq.
The Jets' offense will have to adapt without their young tight end, but they do have another capable tight end in Mason Taylor.
Meanwhile, Bailey injured his ankle during Saturday's practice and will likely be considered day-to-day, according to head coach Aaron Glenn, who also said the linebacker should be "fine."
Pearsall is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his ongoing PCL injury that has been an issue since last season. Niners general manager John Lynch said that Pearsall is expected to make a full recovery.
James is expected to miss time after he suffered a rib fracture during Monday's practice. The 49ers have yet to offer a timeline for his possible return.
Mustapha sat out Wednesday's practice as he is dealing with a hamstring strain. Like James, Mustapha's injury occurred during Monday's practice.
Bosa missed Saturday's practice with "soreness," but 49ers fans can breathe a sigh of relief because head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team has no concerns regarding the star defensive end.
Allen, who had been enjoying a strong start to his first NFL camp, was carted off the field on Saturday after colliding with Kaiir Elam on a special teams drill. ESPN later reported that test conducted on Allen revealed a shin bruise. Nothing was torn or broke, so he appears to have dodged a bullet.
During Saturday's practice, Johnson went down and was unable to put any weight on his right leg as he was aided off the field. He was also seen clutching the area around his Achilles. Despite being carted to the locker room, ESPN reports that Gardner-Johnson merely suffered a lower calf strain, so he avoided any serious injury.
The Falcons' quarterback situation is also under a microscope, with Desmond Ridder's status still uncertain. Atlanta brought its Aug. 4 practice to a close after Walker went down with a leg injury. It is feared to be a torn ACL for the second-year edge rusher. His Falcons teammates took knees and surrounded him while trainers evaluated him, and he was then carted off the field.
The Panthers placed Scourton on injured reserve after he suffered a torn ACL in his right knee on the first day of training camp. Scourton was reportedly in tears as he left the field, and his teammates came over to hug him as he exited.
The Saints were hit with awful news on Wednesday as it appears that Bresee suffered a season-ending ACL tear during Wednesday's practice. A former first-round pick, Bresee has quietly become one of the NFL's best defensive linemen. The Saints will now look to try to find his replacement for the upcoming season.
Source: CBS