New head coach Ben Johnson continues to bolster the offense, as Burden joins tight end Colston Loveland (drafted 10th overall) as back-to-back skill position players added for quarterback Caleb Williams. He'll join a receiver group also featuring DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, who shared his excitement about the selection.

The 2025 NFL Draft marks an opportunity for the Chicago Bears to shore up deficiencies and bolster a roster that just experienced a tumultuous 5-12 season that included a 10-game losing streak and the firing of head coach Mike Eberflus.