Marquee Sports Networks Scott Bair writes, Olamide Zaccheaus “has been so good that rookie Luther Burden III can’t crack the first team.”

14 August 2025

Per Bair, Olamide “has shown flashes every day of an excellent training camp to this point” and “it’s crystal clear” that Zaccheaus has Caleb Williams’ trust. The Bears’ team-released unofficial depth chart notably shows the team in 12 personnel (two WRs, two TEs, one RB), with DJ Moore and Rome Odunze listed as the two starters. Burden’s raw talent is not in question but Zaccheaus’ presence, coupled with the Bears’ potential 12 personnel reliance, is muddying his path to early-season playing time. Producing a standout showing in the team’s preseason Week 2 game against the Bills would be very helpful for Burden.