Luther Burden III has become nothing short of a burden to first-time head coach Ben Johnson. He has a certain way he wants to build up the Chicago Bears. Discipline is new to the franchise, but totalitarianism is not going to work out for Johnson either.

The Chicago Bears’ first padded practice of 2025 didn’t bring the type of raucous energy that can sometimes mark the first day of hitting.

“Man, he’s a baller,” Odunze said. “Not many 6-foot-4 corners are out there with his capabilities, suddenness and agility. It’s been a challenge going against him every single day.”