Former first-round Steelers CB suffers season-ending ACL tear at Dolphins training camp
The Dolphins' cornerback room suffered an unfortunate blow at training camp — as former Steelers first-rounder and veteran presence in Miami, CB Artie Burns, will miss the 2025 season with a torn ACL.
On Wednesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Burns injured his knee at training camp and was initially believed to be an ACL tear — which was confirmed on Thursday by an MRI.
Drafted by Pittsburgh with the 25th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, Burns played in 58 games for the Steelers over four seasons. He spent one year with the Bears in 2021, then played for the Seahawks from 2022 to 2024 in a backup role.
Another former Steeler was also injured at training camp — Jets QB Justin Fields — who was carted off the field with what many believe to be a right toe injury.
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