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Tim Capurso

Justin Jefferson Had Uplifting Message for Bears Rookie After His Quiet NFL Debut

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III had a quiet NFL debut in his team's 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. The second-round draft pick was targeted just once, a pass he hauled in for negative yardage. But after the final seconds on the clock dwindled down and the game was over, one of the best wideouts in the league was there to tell Burden that it was alright.

Vikings All-Pro Justin Jefferson shared an uplifting moment with Burden, one that was briefly caught by ESPN's broadcast cameras.

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