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Chicago Bears rookies Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III have made significant progress, contributing to the team's improved offensive performance, with Loveland surpassing 500 receiving yards and Burden achieving career highs, despite early injuries, under the leadership of QB Caleb Williams and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.
The Chicago Bears' eighth training camp practice featured standout performances from Caleb Williams and Luther Burden III, with intense drills and strategic evaluations. The team is managing injuries like Jaylon Johnson's leg injury, aiming for him to return by Week 1. Coach Ben Johnson praised the coaching staff's energy and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's tough approach, while also highlighting the versatility of tight end Cole Kmet. Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould visited the camp, adding to the event's significance.
The Chicago Bears' training camp has started with players in pads, Luther Burden III returning, and Jaquan Brisker aiming to play all 21 games, showing a focus on health and team development.
Luther Burden III, the last of the Chicago Bears' 2025 draft picks, has finalized his four-year fully guaranteed rookie contract worth nearly $11 million, completing the team's draft contract signings ahead of training camp.
The Chicago Bears have signed wide receiver Luther Burden III to a fully guaranteed rookie contract, making him the first player selected at No. 39 overall to receive such a deal, setting a precedent for other top picks like TreVeyon Henderson and Jonah Savaiinaea.
Luther Burden III signed a historic four-year, $10.965 million fully guaranteed rookie deal with the Chicago Bears, marking the first time a player picked 39th overall in the NFL Draft received such a contract, signaling a shift in the team's contract approach.
Ohio State will face off against Missouri in the Cotton Bowl matchup. Missouri, with a 10-2 record, has had a breakthrough season under head coach Eliah Drinkwitz. The Tigers' offense is led by star wide receiver Luther Burden III and quarterback Brady Cook, while running back Cody Schrader provides a strong rushing threat. Defensively, Missouri has a solid unit, with defensive end Darius Robinson and cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine standing out. This will be the first-ever postseason meeting between Ohio State and Missouri, with Ohio State holding a 9-1 advantage in their previous regular-season matchups.
Missouri Tigers secured a thrilling 33-31 victory over the Florida Gators in an NCAA college football game. With just eight seconds left on the clock, Harrison Mevis kicked a game-winning 31-yard field goal, following a dramatic drive that included a fourth-and-17 conversion. Running back Cody Schrader contributed 148 rushing yards, while quarterback Brady Cook finished with 326 passing yards. The win improves Missouri's record to 9-2 overall and 5-2 in Southeastern Conference play.