Fantasy Player Profile
@MIN: #8 vs opposing TE - 10.32 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @DEN, | - | - | 5 | - | - | 2.50 |
| 3 | @WAS, | - | - | 20 | - | - | 6.00 |
| 4 | MIN, | - | - | 16 | - | - | 3.60 |
| 5 | @OAK, | - | - | 16 | - | - | 4.60 |
| 6 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | NO, | - | - | 11 | - | - | 3.10 |
| 8 | LAC, | - | - | 16 | - | - | 2.60 |
| 9 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @LA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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- 6
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- 82.60
- 90.00
- 100.00
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- 17
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- 6 Bye
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On track for training camp
Burton (hip) should be ready for the start of training camp, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Burton had sports hernia surgery last offseason and never seemed fully healthy in 2019. He caught just 14 passes in eight games before landing on injured reserve, and he then had December surgery to address a labrum injury in his hip. Burton is entering the third season of a four-year, $32 million contract, with an injury guarantee covering 59.7 percent of his $6.7 million base salary for 2020, per overthecap.com. The contract structure suggests he'll be back in Chicago for at least one more…read more
Published: Tue, Feb 25 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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Opts for hip surgery
The Bears announced Tuesday that Burton recently underwent hip surgery to address a labrum injury, Adam Hoge of WGN Radio 720 AM Chicago reports. Burton is expected to make a full recovery in advance of training camp.
Analysis: Burton was limited to just eight appearances in 2019 before being placed on injured reserve due to a calf issue, but he's apparently still being bothered by the groin/hip injury he suffered shortly before the playoffs a year ago. While the tight end underwent a sports-hernia procedure last offseason, he's hoping that hip surgery will provide a more permanent fix. The 28-year-old will enter the third season of his four-year, $32 million contract in 2020 and will look to re-emerge as the…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 31 at 8:09am by Rotowire.com
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Placed on IR
The Bears placed Burton (calf) on injured reserve Saturday, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Burton's 2019 season will come to a premature end. He will finish with just 14 receptions for 84 yards in eight games. Adam Shaheen (foot) has already been ruled out for the Bears' Week 11 matchup with the Rams, but he figures to be the team's No. 1 tight end for the rest of the year. In the short term, Chicago is left with Ben Braunecker, J.P. Holtz and Bradley Sowell to compete for snaps. Burton will now set his sights on the 2020 season.
Published: Sat, Nov 16 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out, along with Shaheen
Burton (calf) and Adam Shaheen (foot) have both been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Analysis: The Bears are left with Ben Braunecker, J.P. Holtz and Bradley Sowell at tight end, a position where they've received minimal production in the passing game. Braunecker recorded a touchdown catch in last week's 20-13 win over Detroit, but it was only his 10th reception in 45 NFL games. The Bears likely will use some form of rotation come Sunday night. Looking beyond Week 11, coach Matt Nagy didn't rule out placing Burton on injured reserve, per Nathan Smith of the Bears' official site.
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 11:33am by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Thursday
Burton (calf) was held out of practice Thursday.
Analysis: Burton emerged from a Week 10 win against the Lions with a calf injury, which has kept him off the practice field so far this week. Adam Shaheen joined Burton on the sideline with a foot issue Thursday, leaving just three healthy tight ends (Ben Braunecker, J.P. Holtz and Bradley Sowell) on the Bears' 53-man roster at the moment.
Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Wednesday
Burton (calf) isn't participating in Wednesday's practice, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Burton is nursing a calf injury that he sustained during Sunday's 20-13 win over the Lions. The veteran tight end hasn't recorded a catch in two consecutive contests. In the event that Burton is forced to miss any time, Adam Shaheen, Ben Braunecker and J.P. Holtz would be candidates to play expanded roles on offense.
Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 12:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees one target
Burton (calf) failed to record a reception in Chicago's 20-13 victory over the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Burton is averaging two targets per game on the season and has yet to surpass 20 yards in any contest. To make matters worse, he injured his calf Sunday, meaning his upcoming practice reps may be impacted.
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Injures calf Sunday
Burton sustained a calf injury during Sunday's game against the Lions, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: Deemed questionable to return, Burton was unable to haul in his only target prior to his departure. The Bears made Adam Shaheen a healthy scratch Sunday, leaving them with Ben Braunecker and J.P. Holtz as the remaining tight ends on the team's game day roster.
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Held catchless
Burton failed to corral his only target in Chicago's 22-14 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Analysis: In a game that Mitchell Trubisky threw just 21 passes, there were very few targets to go around, and as a result, Burton wasn't a factor. On the season, he's averaging two receptions for 12 yards while not scoring a touchdown, and unless he turns things around, he's not a player who can be trusted in fantasy lineups.
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Another disappointing performance
Burton caught one pass for 16 yards in the Bears' 17-16 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Analysis: Aside from his only reception, Burton was targeted in the corner of the end zone, but the pass was uncatchable. He's yet to surpass 20 yards in a game this season, and his lack of upside makes him an uninspiring fantasy option.
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Struggles continue
Burton caught two passes for 11 yards in Chicago's 36-25 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: Burton fell victim to a horrible offensive performance in which the Bears were unable to sustain drives as Mitchell Trubisky was under constant pressure and struggled to locate receivers. He's yet to surpass 20 yards in any game this season, and unless he shows drastic improvement, he's nearly impossible to trust in fantasy lineups.
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Targeted four times
Burton caught three passes for 16 yards in the Bears' 24-21 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: For the third game in a row, Burton was targeted exactly four times while posting between 16 and 20 yards. Unless he begins to show signs of improvement after the Week 6 bye, he's not a player who can be trusted in fantasy lineups.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Another weak performance
Burton caught two passes for 16 yards in Chicago's 16-6 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.
Analysis: For the second game in a row, Burton was targeted four times, but he's yet to surpass 20 yards in any of the three games he's played this season. However, it's possible he could've seen more work in this game, but the Bears had a commanding lead early in the second half, and they went to a very conservative offensive approach. It'll be difficult to trust Burton in fantasy lineups until he shows the ability to produce, but for fantasy owners who have room on their benches, he may be worth a…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Active Week 4
Burton (groin) is active for Sunday's game versus the Vikings.
Analysis: While Burton's groin issue has lingered into Week 4, he'll nonetheless suit up for a third consecutive contest. His usage increased from 43 to 61 percent of the offensive snaps between Weeks 2 and 3, but so far he's managed to haul in just six of seven targets for 25 yards and no touchdowns. Burton will be hard-pressed to do much more against a Minnesota defense that has given up just eight catches for 84 yards to tight ends this season.
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable
Burton (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Burton played the past two weeks and was a full practice participant Wednesday and Thursday. He doesn't seem to be in much danger of missing the Week 4 contest, but his continued presence on the injury report suggests the groin injury may be an issue all year.
Published: Fri, Sep 27 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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Catches four passes
Burton caught four passes for 20 yards in the Bears' 31-15 victory over Washington on Monday.
Analysis: After missing Week 1 with a groin injury, Burton has averaged four yards per reception over his last two games. Until he shows some signs of possessing weekly upside, he'll be a difficult player to trust in fantasy lineups.
Published: Tue, Sep 24 at 3:58am by Rotowire.com
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Playing Monday
Burton (groin) is active for Monday's game at Washington.
Analysis: The Bears listed Burton as a limited participant on each Week 3 injury report with his balky groin in mind. It won't impact his availability Monday, but there's a chance he logs something similar to his 43 percent share of the offensive snaps from Week 2. If Burton does so, expect fellow tight ends Adam Shaheen and Ben Braunecker to scoop up the remaining reps.
Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable for MNF
Burton (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against Washington after being listed as a limited practice participant all week.
Analysis: Given that he was able to log practice time throughout the week, there's a solid chance Burton will be a go Monday night. That said, after he caught just two passes (on three targets) for five yards in his return to action in Week 2, it's probably best to wait until he logs a full and productive game before rolling with the tight end in fantasy lineups, especially with this week's late kickoff factored in.
Published: Sat, Sep 21 at 11:54am by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice again
Burton (groin) remained limited Friday at practice.
Analysis: Burton returned from the groin injury for last week's 16-14 win over the Broncos, finishing with two catches for five yards on three targets while handling a 43 percent snap share. He's been limited at the first two practices this week, but he should be able to play in Monday's game against Washington. It's less clear if Burton will be ready for a starter-type workload.
Published: Fri, Sep 20 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Still limited by groin issue
Burton (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: The Bears haven't indicated that Burton suffered any sort of setback coming out of the team's Week 2 win in Denver, where the tight end hauled in two of three targets for five yards while playing 43 percent of the offensive snaps in his season debut. With that in mind, his limitations during the Bears' first practice of Week 3 are believed to be precautionary. Assuming Burton is feeling good following Chicago's final two practices of the week, he could be in store for a larger snap share Monday…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 19 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to action
Burton caught two passes for five yards in Chicago's 16-14 victory over the Broncos on Sunday.
Analysis: Burton was targeted twice on the last drive when the Bears were driving for a game-winning field goal. Otherwise, he had just a single target in the other 59 minutes of play. Until he returns to being a full-time player, as he recovers from off-season groin surgery, he's best left on fantasy benches.
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 5:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Making season debut Sunday
Burton (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Despite being labeled a game-time decision after he was limited in practice throughout the week, Burton was able to gain clearance to make his 2019 debut after the injury kept him out of the season-opening loss to Green Bay. While a healthy Burton profiles as the Bears' top pass-catching tight end, the 27-year-old may not be asked to take on a sizable snap share right away coming off the injury. If Burton's snaps are at all limited Sunday, Adam Shaheen would be the primary beneficiary of added…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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Confirmed as game-time decision
Burton (groin) will be a game-time decision Sunday in Denver, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official website reports. "I feel better this week than I did last week at this time," said coach Matt Nagy. "That's by no means saying that he's going to play. I'm not saying that, but what I'm saying is I definitely feel better today than I did last week at this time."
Analysis: Listed as a limited participant for every practice the past two weeks, Burton admitted Thursday he's still having some issues with the groin injury, noting that it's been inconsistent from one day to the next. His role may be limited even if he's cleared to play, with the Bears potentially crafting another game plan that doesn't rely on the tight ends. Nagy made use of some formations without any TEs on the field in a Week 1 loss to Green Bay, limiting starter Adam Shaheen to a 46.6 percent…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Shaping up as game-time call
Burton (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Denver, after logging another limited practice Friday.
Analysis: The failure to advance to full participation suggests Burton is in danger of missing a second game. His comments to the media Thursday weren't especially encouraging, with the tight end noting that he feels good on some days and bad on others. Burton could be a game-time decision before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, with Adam Shaheen next in line for the start at tight end. Shaheen drew two targets on 33 snaps in last week's loss to Green Bay, with the Bears adjusting to Burton's absence by…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
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Hopeful for active status Sunday
Burton (groin) is hopeful that he'll be able to suit up Sunday at Denver, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports. "We're taking it day-by-day," Burton said Thursday. "I'm hoping by Sunday I'll be good. Every day is a different day and some days I feel really good and some days I don't feel good at all."
Analysis: Burton injured his groin in the lead-up to the Bears' season opener, for which the Bears deemed him inactive despite putting in a pregame warmup. He's otherwise maintained limited standing on every injury report to date this season, backing up his up-and-down battle with the issue. He seems destined for a "questionable" tag for Week 2, and it's likely another workout in front of the training staff will be the determining factor in his ability to play.
Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Wednesday
Burton (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Burton remains day-to-day with a groin injury that caused him to sit out Week 1. The level of his participation in practice over the next two days could determine whether he'll be active versus the Broncos on Sunday. Adam Shaheen would be called upon to draw a second consecutive start if Burton were unable to go Week 2.
Published: Wed, Sep 11 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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No lock for Week 2
Coach Matt Nagy said Wednesday that Burton (groin) is still considered day-to-day, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Burton sat out Chicago's season-opening loss to the Packers, and it appears he hasn't made substantial progress in the six days since that contest. The Bears will see what Burton can do in practice this week before determining his fate for Sunday's game in Denver, but if he's sidelined for a second straight contest, Adam Shaheen would pick up another start at tight end.
Published: Wed, Sep 11 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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Making progress
Coach Matt Nagy said Burton (groin) moved well during Monday's practice, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Burton was limited throughout practice last week and was held out of Thursday's loss to the Packers. It appears as though Burton is progressing steadily in his recovery from the short-term injury, though his chances of suiting up Sunday versus the Broncos remain up in the air, according to Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times. As long as Burton is forced to miss time, expect Adam Shaheen to continue drawing the start.
Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out Week 1
Burton (groin) is listed as inactive Thursday against the Packers, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: Burton devoted most of his offseason to rehabilitation from sports hernia surgery, only for a minor groin injury to develop in advance of the regular-season opener. After being listed as limited throughout the week, he was given a questionable designation for this contest. He proceeded to run routes and perform some blocking drills during a pregame warmup, but it wasn't enough from him to get the all-clear from the Bears' training staff. With Burton out of the lineup, tight ends Adam Shaheen…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Runs routes pregame
Burton (groin) ran routes on the field prior to Thursday's game against the Bears, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After recovering from offseason sports hernia surgery, Burton managed to pick up a minor groin injury in the lead up to Week 1. He subsequently was listed as limited on all three of the Bears' injury reports and tagged with a questionable designation. The fact Burton was able to work out is a decent sign that he'll be available for the season opener, but the Bears won't reveal his availability until approximately 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable
Burton (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's season opener against the Packers, Adam Hoge of WGN Radio 720 AM Chicago reports.
Analysis: Burton's mild groin strain isn't cause for long-term concern, but his status for Thursday may come down to a game-time decision. If Burton is unable to go, Adam Shaheen will serve as Chicago's top tight end.
Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 10:06am by Rotowire.com
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Game-time decision
Coach Matt Nagy called Burton (groin) a game-time decision for Thursday's season-opener against the Packers, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: While that's not optimal for those considering the tight end in Week 1 lineups, the fact that Burton is viewed as a gameday call implies that his groin injury is not viewed as a long-term concern. If he's unable to suit up Thursday, added opportunities would be on tap for Adam Shaheen. Burton was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, the Bears' second official session of the week.
Published: Tue, Sep 3 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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Deemed game-time call
Coach Matt Nagy said Burton (groin) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game versus the Packers, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After missing Sunday's practice and working in a limited fashion Monday and Tuesday, so it's no surprise that his availability for the season opener will come down to the wire. If he's unable to go, the Bears will likely deploy Adam Shaheen to an increased role while mixing in Ben Braunecker and Bradley Sowell.
Published: Tue, Sep 3 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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Works as limited participant
Burton (groin) practiced at a limited capacity Tuesday, Jason Lieser of The Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: Burton still has two days to get fully healthy before taking the field for the season open, and getting on the field even in a limited fashion is a good sign. However, groin injuries can be tricky, and Burton dealt with an unrelated one during last year's playoffs, so the team may proceed with caution. If he's unable to play against the Packers on Thursday, expect Adam Shaheen to see a bump in usage.
Published: Tue, Sep 3 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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Tabbed with limited status
Burton (groin) is listed as limited on Monday's injury report.
Analysis: A surprise scratch from the Bears' wild-card loss to the Eagles back in January, Burton has been in recovery mode in the interim as he rehabbed from sports hernia surgery. His current injury (a strained groin) is mild and isn't related to the first issue, per Adam Hoge of WGN Radio 720 AM Chicago. According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, Burton is considered day-to-day by GM Ryan Pace, which seems to be backed up by his presumed activity level Monday. The tight end has two more practices…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 2 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Picks up new groin injury
Burton's recent groin strain is considered mild, and it isn't related to the sports hernia surgery he had during the offseason, Adam Hoge of WGN Radio 720 AM Chicago reports.
Analysis: Even if the injuries aren't directly related, it's problematic for Burton to have discomfort in the same general area. He reportedly suffered the injury last week, leaving his status up in the air for Thursday's season opener against Green Bay. The Bears will release their initial injury report Monday afternoon, at which point Burton presumably will be listed as either a limited or non-participant. Bears GM Ryan Pace said the tight end is day-to-day, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.
Published: Mon, Sep 2 at 9:20am by Rotowire.com
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Not spotted at practice Sunday
Burton (sports hernia) was not present for the media-access portion of Sunday's practice, Adam Hoge of WGN Radio 720 AM Chicago reports.
Analysis: Burton's Week 1 status is thus worth monitoring in advance of Thursday's season opener against the Packers. When Burton missed practice during training camp, his absence was portrayed as precautionary, but Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune suggests that the tight end may not be a lock to play in Week 1. We'll look for added clarity on his situation as soon as Monday, that is if coach Matt Nagy chooses to address the situation with the media. Adam Shaheen is next in line for the Bears' tight end…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 1 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Absent from preseason opener
Burton (sports hernia) was inactive, as expected, for the Bears' preseason opener against the Panthers on Thursday.
Analysis: Reports from coach Matt Nagy earlier in the week indicated that Burton's been missing practices as a precautionary measure and that the tight end has not suffered a setback. Nagy also pointed out that the goal is to have Burton ready for Week 1. He's being selected as a top-10 tight end in many fantasy drafts, but to earn that draft position, he'll need to improve on a second half of the 2018 season in which he rarely surpassed 40 yards in a game.
Published: Fri, Aug 9 at 7:02am by Rotowire.com
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Absence is precautionary
Coach Matt Nagy relayed that Burton's absence from practice is precautionary and not indicative of a setback related to the tight end's offseason sports hernia surgery. "We need him 100 percent for Week 1," Nagy noted Monday.
Analysis: In his absence, added tight end reps will be available for Adam Shaheen and Ben Braunecker. Once healthy, Burton will look to build off his 54-569-6 stat line from last season, with improvements in 2019 on that end hinging on both his health and the continued development of QB Mitchell Trubisky.
Published: Mon, Aug 5 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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Idle for practice again
Burton (sports hernia) won't participate in Monday's practice, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: He'll be sidelined for a third straight session while dealing with some side effects of the sports hernia surgery he required back in May. Considering that Burton was a full participant to begin camp, it's possible the Bears are just giving him some pre-planned maintenance with the aim of having him as healthy as possible for the regular-season opener Sept. 5 versus the Packers. In any event, his absence Monday will open up more first-team reps at tight end for Adam Shaheen and Ben Braunecker.
Published: Mon, Aug 5 at 7:59am by Rotowire.com
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Absent from Friday's practice
Burton (sports hernia) wasn't seen at practice Friday, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Burton participated in all five training camp practices to this point, so he could simply be taking a maintenance day. The 27-year-old underwent sports hernia surgery in late May but doesn't expect to be limited for the start of the regular season.
Published: Fri, Aug 2 at 7:47am by Rotowire.com
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Practices Friday
Burton (sports hernia) took part in Friday's practice, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: Burton fulfilled coach Matt Nagy's prediction that the tight end would be ready for training camp. That said, it's unclear how many reps Burton took on, as the session was closed to the media. In a post-practice press conference, he said he has "no doubt" that he'll be able to handle a full workload by the time the regular season rolls around, but the coming weeks will determine his initial snap count.
Published: Fri, Jul 26 at 4:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready for practice
Burton (sports hernia) should be available Friday when the Bears hold their first practice of training camp, Dan Wiederer of The Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Burton had offseason surgery after missing Chicago's playoff loss to the Eagles in January. He's locked in as the top pass catcher at tight end, but the Bears' improvement at other positions will make it tricky for the 27-year-old to take a big step forward from last year's 76 targets. Burton had a 72 percent catch rate and 7.5 YPT, but he topped 40 yards just three times, with each instance occurring in the first six games of the season. He averaged 3.0 catches for 24.4 yards and 0.2…read more
Published: Mon, Jul 22 at 5:56am by Rotowire.com
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Optimism for training camp
Head coach Matt Nagy said he "feels good" about Burton (sports hernia) being ready for the start of training camp next month, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: It isn't entirely clear when Burton went under the knife, but he'll reportedly be more than two months removed from surgery by the time training camp kicks off in late July, per Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune. However, it's still not certain the tight end will be completely healthy at that point and it's a possibility Burton could open training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Published: Thu, Jun 13 at 10:31am by Rotowire.com
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Out indefinitely
Burton will miss the remainder of the Bears' offseason program after undergoing sports-hernia surgery at some point since the 2018 season ended, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: It was already known that Burton was dealing with a significant groin injury heading into the offseason, but it wasn't revealed until Wednesday that the tight end required surgery to address the matter. While coach Matt Nagy told Wiederer that he's hopeful Burton will be ready for training camp, Nagy also admitted that the 27-year-old's status is uncertain at this stage. While Burton remains idle, Chicago will move forward with 2017 second-round pick Adam Shaheen as the temporary No. 1 option…read more
Published: Wed, May 29 at 12:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with significant injury
General manager Ryan Pace said an MRI revealed that Burton (groin) is dealing with a "significant" injury, Adam Hoge of WGN Radio 720 AM Chicago reports.
Analysis: Burton popped up on the injury report just days before Chicago's wild-card meeting with Philadelphia and was ultimately inactive for the playoff defeat. The specifics of his injury remain behind closed doors, so it's hard to put a firm timeline for when Burton may be ready to run around again. At this point, it's far from certain that he'll be healthy in time for the start of OTAs in May.
Published: Mon, Jan 14 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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Injury flares up Saturday
Burton, who was inactive for Sunday's playoff loss to the Eagles, relayed Monday that after a full practice Friday, his groin locked up Saturday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: The tight end was unable to rally in time for his team's wild-card loss and will thus have the entire offseason to move past what is not a long-term issue. In his first year with Chicago, Burton hauled in 54 of his 76 targets for 569 yards and six TDs in 16 games. The 27-year-old remains under contract with the Bears through the 2021 campaign and therefore is in line to maintain a key role in the team's Mitchell Trubisky-led offense in 2019.
Published: Mon, Jan 7 at 10:52am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Burton (groin) is inactive for Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles.
Analysis: With Burton out, Adam Shaheen and Ben Braunecker will head the Bears' tight end corps, with Daniel Brown also in the mix.
Published: Sun, Jan 6 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Added to injury report
Burton is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles with a groin injury.
Analysis: Burton's late injury designation is a major concern as he wasn't listed on the injury report all week. The specifics and severity of the injury remain unclear as the 27-year-old is likely to be a game-time decision.
Published: Sat, Jan 5 at 7:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Another five grabs in win
Burton brought in five of six targets for 33 yards on the Bears' 24-10 win over the Vikings on Sunday.
Analysis: Burton paced the Bears in receptions and targets, and he posted his second straight five-catch effort to finish off the regular season. The five-year veteran's arrival this past offseason was met with plenty of anticipation after the upside he flashed in 2017 in Philadelphia, but Burton underwhelmed more often than not relative to those expectations. However, given that he enjoyed his longest stretch as a starter thus far in his career, Burton amassed career bests in receptions (54), receiving…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 6:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches five passes
Burton caught five passes for 30 yards in Chicago's 14-9 win over the 49ers.
Analysis: Burton hauled in each of his pass targets, but his longest catch of the day was just eight yards, as the 49ers' defender typically tackled him as soon as he got the football. He's been unable to post more than 40 yards in any of his last nine games, and he'll end the regular season with a difficult matchup at Minnesota.
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 6:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Puts Chicago on top for good
Burton caught four of seven passes for 36 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 24-17 win over Green Bay.
Analysis: Chicago looked like it was heading for another grind-it-out contest when Burton broke through early in the fourth quarter with a 13-yard touchdown grab, snapping the tie and his five-game scoreless streak. The former Eagle started his tenure with the Bears on a bit of a hot streak with four touchdowns and three games with at least 50 yards receiving through his first six contests. He has scored just twice and has not topped 40 yards in a game since. When he's on, he's a valuable red-zone…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Unimpressive outing
Burton caught two passes for 22 yards in the Bears' 15-6 victory over the Rams.
Analysis: Although Burton was targeted five times, the Chicago passing attack was stuck in neutral in this contest, and he was actually second on the team in receiving yardage. With fewer than 30 yards in each of his last four games, he's become a low-upside fantasy option.
Published: Mon, Dec 10 at 4:39am by Rotowire.com
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Invisible in Week 13
Burton wasn't targeted in the Bears' 30-27 overtime loss to the Giants.
Analysis: In a game where Chase Daniel threw 39 passes, it was surprising Burton didn't see a single target, and he's now exceeded 40 yards just a single time since Chicago's Week 5 bye. In addition, he's found the end zone once over his last six games. After being a solid fantasy option earlier in the season, his recent performances have made him a risky fantasy option.
Published: Mon, Dec 3 at 4:16am by Rotowire.com
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Posts 28 yards
Burton caught four passes for 28 yards while losing a fumble in the Bears' 23-16 win over the Lions on Thursday.
Analysis: Burton was targeted seven times, but he struggled by losing a fumble and dropping a pass while failing to do much damage as a runner after three of his receptions. He's now posted fewer than 30 yards in four of his last five games with just one touchdown during that span and fantasy owners will now need to weigh out their lineup options before considering him an automatic starter each week.
Published: Thu, Nov 22 at 7:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Held to nine yards
Burton caught one pass for nine yards in the Bears' Week 11 win over the Vikings.
Analysis: Burton actually caught a screen pass that would've been for more than 20 yards, but the play was called back for holding. Otherwise, Mitch Trubisky threw 22 passes toward his wide receivers while directing just a single pass to his primary tight end. With just one game with more than four targets and 40 yards over his last seven games, his recent production has made him a touchdown-dependent fantasy option at tight end.
Published: Mon, Nov 19 at 4:31am by Rotowire.com
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Posts 40 yards
Burton caught four passes for 40 yards in the Bears' 34-22 win over the Lions.
Analysis: Burton was targeted four times while Allen Robinson and Anthony Miller led the team in receiving. Burton has been held to 40 yards or fewer in four of his last five games, but with five touchdowns on the season, his ability to find the end zone makes him a strong weekly starter at tight end.
Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 5:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores fourth touchdown of season
Burton caught two passes for 28 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 41-9 victory over the Bills.
Analysis: Controlling the game throughout, the Bears needed to throw just 20 passes, which resulted in Burton being targeted just three times. Fortunately for his fantasy owners, he was still in the game late in the fourth quarter when the team had a big lead and caught a late touchdown pass to salvage his fantasy day. Although he's been held to fewer than 30 yards in three of his last four games, he's also scored three times during that span, making him a solid weekly starter at tight end.
Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 4:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Up Next- Trubisky zings 16-yard dart in between three ChargersSun, Oct 27 at 12:47pm
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky completes a 16-yard pass to tight end Trey Burton.
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Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. intercepts a pass made by Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.
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Oakland Raiders linebacker Nicholas Morrow intercepts a pass from Chicago Bears quarterback Chase Daniel.
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Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman picks off Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky's pass at the goal line.
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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarvarius Moore punches the ball away from Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson for a key turnover.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky finds fullback Michael Burton for a 13-yard touchdown.
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The Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears trade back to back interceptions.
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Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis grabs the loose ball after it was punched out of Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton's hands by Lions cornerback DeShawn Shead.