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NFL star goes viral in awkward hot mic moment as fans are left stunned by his NSFW reaction to scoring touchdown

Chicago Bears star Luther Burden III went viral for his expletive touchdown celebration on Monday Night Football after he opened the scoring against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 1:16 AM
NFL star goes viral in awkward hot mic moment as fans are left stunned by his NSFW reaction to scoring touchdown
Key Things to Know
  • Luther Burden III went viral after a hot mic captured his expletive-laden touchdown celebration on ESPN.
  • Burden opened the scoring with an eight-yard touchdown catch against the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Backup quarterback Case Keenum started for the Chicago Bears following injuries to Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III went viral after an ESPN broadcast hot mic captured an expletive during his touchdown celebration against the Philadelphia Eagles. Burden opened the scoring at Soldier Field by breaking through multiple defenders for an eight-yard touchdown reception, subsequently shouting an explicit phrase toward the live television camera.

The Bears entered the Week 3 matchup with backup quarterback Case Keenum starting under center. Starting quarterback Caleb Williams was sidelined with a right hamstring injury, while backup Tyson Bagent was placed in the NFL concussion protocol earlier in the week.

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