As the Chicago Bears search for a starting cornerback opposite two-time Pro Bowler Kyle Fuller, they’re currently down a cornerback following the second day of padded practices.
Bears head coach Matt Nagy informed reporters that cornerback Artie Burns left Tuesday’s practice with a left knee injury. Nagy said the team doesn’t know the full extent of the injury and is awaiting further information.
#Bears CB Artie Burns, who opened training camp with the starters, left practice this morning with a left knee injury today. Coach Matt Nagy said the team needs more information at this point.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) August 18, 2020
Burns, who Chicago signed to a one-year prove-it deal this offseason, opened training camp with the starting defense during Monday’s padded practice.
The cornerback competition is one that will draw a lot of eyes in camp as Burns competes with rookie Jaylon Johnson and veteran Kevin Toliver. With Burns currently down, Toliver should assume the starting role as he worked with the second-team on Monday.
While there hasn’t been a lot of Johnson, as he’s recovering from shoulder surgery and acclimating, Nagy expects that to change as the days go on.
