
Artie Burns
CB - SEA
This Week Outlook
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll told reporters that CB Artie Burns "tweaked" his groin, causing him to be an early exit from Tuesday's practice.
Fantasy Impact
According to multiple reports, Burns has had himself a solid training camp to this point. This is reflected on the team's initial depth chart, which lists the sixth-year CB as a starter. There has been no timetable set for Burns' return to practice.
Artie Burns and the Seahawks have agreed to a one-year deal worth $2 million.
Fantasy Impact
The former first round pick of the Steelers spent last year in Chicago. In his career, he has tallied four interceptions, one forced fumble, and 172 tackles. Seattle continues to bolster their defense heading into the free agent signing period.
Chicago Bears cornerback Artie Burns tore his ACL during a practice and will miss the entire 2020 season.
Fantasy Impact
While Kyle Fuller is a solidified starter at the cornerback position, Burns was competing for the starting job opposite of him. Now the competition is down to Kevin Tolliver and second round pick Jaylon Johnson. The Bears had the ninth best passing defense in the NFL last season, as they allowed an average of 222.1 passing yards per game. Even with the loss of Burns, the Bears should be a top-five defense in 2020.
Former Steelers CB Artie Burns is signing a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears, per his agent Drew Rosenhaus.
Fantasy Impact
The former 2016 first-round pick out of Miami played four seasons in Pittsburgh. His production has tailed off in each season since his rookie year, but he’s still just 24 years old, and he’ll look to get back on track in Chicago.
Steelers cornerback Artie Burns (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Ravens.
Fantasy Impact
Burns popped up on Friday’s injury report after injuring his ankle in practice. He doesn’t expect it to impact his status for Sunday. "I think I'll be perfectly fine,” he said after practice.