Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Wide receiver Nate Burleson is done for the season after suffering a broken right leg during the Lions' 13-7 loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday night. Burleson was injured while being tackled after making a 16-yard reception in the third quarter. He was helped off the field and tended to by trainers before heading to the locker room for further examination. Lions coach Jim Schwartz told reporters after the game that Burleson's season was over. A 10-year NFL veteran who set a career-high with 73 receptions last season, Burleson was a key part of Detroit's offense, joining Calvin Johnson and Titus Young in the team's three-receiver sets. Expect rookie Ryan Broyles to take on a bigger role in the offense now. Multiple teammates tapped Burleson on the helmet as he limped off the field, a sign of the respect he commands in the locker room. At 2-4 and standing at a crossroads, the Lions will miss the leadership and production Burleson provided. NFL.com I've always respected Burleson a lot. Dude has never been an elite wideout, but he is a hard worker and just goes about his business the right way. Tough loss. Edited October 23, 2012 by Favre4Ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucman 891 Posted October 23, 2012 Time for Titus Young to prove his worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franchise 5 1 Posted October 23, 2012 Titus Young finna put in work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted October 23, 2012 And more Ryan Broyles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
