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Luther Burden credits Bears veteran Kalif Raymond as another coach

Luther Burden credits Bears veteran Kalif Raymond as another coach

Mike Pendleton, Bears Wire

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 ·

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As they look to build off their 2025 season, the Chicago Bears went through some tough roster changes, but they may have added an important player who has as much of an impact off the field as he does on the field.

In an effort to strengthen their wide receiver room, the Bears signed veteran Kalif Raymond, who will likely slot as the team's third receiver, and a key contributor on special teams as he reunites with Ben Johnson from their time together in Detroit.

Raymond currently sits behind Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III on the depth chart, and with both players still very young in their career, the veteran can serve as another coach and mentor to the two players who Chicago will look to rely on. Recently, Burden referred to Raymond as an extra coach on the field, expressing his happiness to have him as a teammate.

Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks on during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass the ball during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes the ball during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs on the field during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive back Skyler Thomas (38) warms up during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) warms up during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver JP Richardson (83) warms up during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Maurice Alexander (13) warms up during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas (81) warms up during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Omari Kelly (82) warms up during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker (9) stands on the field during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) runs on the field during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) runs on the field during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker (9) runs on the field during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Jul 29, 2026; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver JP Richardson (83) runs on the field during Training Camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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"He's amazing, he's really like a coach out there," Burden said. "He's a great guy, on and off the field, you can learn from him. His release packages are freaking sick, he's out the roof and he's a great leader for a team. Just watching film on him, everything looks the same because he's running so fast and he's little, it's fun to watch him go make plays. I'm happy he's part of the team."

Entering his second season, many have billed Burden as a top potential breakout star both on the football field and in fantasy football lineups, so long as he can stay healthy. Burden recently suffered a groin injury, which will force him to miss the entire preseason, but he's expected to be ready for Week 1. It also serves as an opportunity for Raymond to continue to keep his impact going both on and off the field with his receiver teammates.

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