After CFL star Tre Roberson broke his foot training for the upcoming season, the Bears have lost another cornerback to injury.
Cornerback Artie Burns tore his ACL during Tuesday’s padded practices, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The injury comes just one day after Burns practiced with the first-team defense opposite two-time Pro Bowler Kyle Fuller.
Burns, who Chicago signed to a one-year prove-it deal this offseason, was looking for a fresh start with the Bears. Now, he’ll be sidelined until 2021.
The attention turns to rookie Jaylon Johnson and veteran Kevin Toliver, who are the next men up
Bears CB Artie Burns out for season with torn ACL
After CFL star Tre Roberson broke his foot training for the upcoming season, the Bears have lost another cornerback to injury.
Cornerback Artie Burns tore his ACL during Tuesday’s padded practices, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The injury comes just one day after Burns practiced with the first-team defense opposite two-time Pro Bowler Kyle Fuller.
Burns, who Chicago signed to a one-year prove-it deal this offseason, was looking for a fresh start with the Bears. Now, he’ll be sidelined until 2021.
The attention turns to rookie Jaylon Johnson and veteran Kevin Toliver, who are the next men up