{"id":337638,"date":"2025-09-03T06:21:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T06:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/337638\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T06:21:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T06:21:11","slug":"bears-luther-burden-iii-makes-number-change-before-week-1-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/337638\/","title":{"rendered":"Bears\u2019 Luther Burden III makes number change before Week 1 debut"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post Bears\u2019 Luther Burden III makes number change before Week 1 debut<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Contrary to his surname, wide receiver Luther Burden III seeks to lighten the load for some of the Chicago Bears<\/a> as he enters his rookie season.<\/p>\n

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Drafted as the 39th overall pick out of Missouri, Burden\u2019s role remains unclear before their Week 1 assignment against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday. But so far, he is likely to play backup to starters DJ Moore and Rome Odunze<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Even before stepping on the field, the 21-year-old Burden has already made a crucial decision<\/a>: His jersey number.<\/p>\n

At least for now.<\/p>\n

For the third time, Burden changed his jersey number, picking No. 10<\/a> after initially getting No. 87 and changing to No. 13 following the roster cuts.<\/p>\n

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He was able to snag No. 10 and get rid of the possibly unlucky No. 13 after fellow rookie Jahdae Walker gave it up and decided to go back to No. 20.<\/p>\n

Burden cannot use No. 3, his jersey number in college, since it was retired by the Bears in honor of Hall of Fame fullback Bronko Nagurski.<\/p>\n

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Athletes are known to be superstitious, with some even believing in numerology. Something seemingly as trivial as a jersey number bears heavy importance to some, especially when it\u2019s meant to remember a loved one or a personal experience.<\/p>\n

While Burden will have to rely on his strengths instead of superstitions to earn playing time, he\u2019s confident he can make an impact<\/a> for the Bears, who are aiming to end a four-year drought in the playoffs.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like I\u2019ve got to know my stuff. (Coach Ben Johnson) holds everybody to a high standard here. It\u2019s great for us, great for the team, and that\u2019s the standard here,\u201d said Burden in a report from ESPN\u2019s Courtney Cronin last month.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like I can do everything in this offense. I\u2019m just really trying to get my feet wet, get situated on the field, and learn my playbook. I feel like everything else will take care of itself.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Well, it looks like Johnson can call Burden\u2019s number anytime.<\/p>\n

Related: Bears to work out ex-Saints 2nd round rusher<\/a><\/p>\n

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