Bears’ Burden and Wright Return to Practice; Dexter Absent
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden and right tackle Darnell Wright returned to practice Wednesday. Burden had been sidelined with a groin injury, while Wright was being evaluated for an elbow issue. Defensive tackle Gervon Dexter did not participate in…
Chicago, IL, August 26, 2026 —
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden and right tackle Darnell Wright were back on the practice field Wednesday, signaling potential progress in their recovery from recent injuries.
Burden had been sidelined due to a groin injury. His return to practice indicates he is nearing a point where he can participate in team activities, though his full status for upcoming games remains to be determined.
Wright, the team’s right tackle, also returned to practice after being evaluated for an elbow issue. His presence on the field is a positive sign for the offensive line’s stability.
In contrast to Burden and Wright, defensive tackle Gervon Dexter did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. The reason for Dexter’s absence was not specified in the provided information.
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