Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden commented on his lack of opportunities despite flashing thus far this season.

Rome Odunze, DJ Moore, Olamide Zaccheaus and Luther Burden III all were away from the practice field on Wednesday with a game at Cincinnati Sunday awaiting.

Burden (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Cincinnati.

The Chicago Bears' receiving corps is banged up heading into a Week 9 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Bears wide receivers DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Olamide Zaccheaus and Luther Burden III were all unable to participate in practice on Wednesday.

Luther Burden III and Harold Fannin Jr. are among the NFL rookies who are primed to make a big impact in Week 7.

Since exiting this past Sunday's loss to the Ravens with a concussion, Burden hasn't made enough progress through the NFL's five-step protocol to take part in any on-field work. At this stage, Burden appears to be facing an uphill battle to play this weekend in Cincinnati.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams finds wide receiver Luther Burden for a 22-yard gain against the New Orleans Saints.

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