Burks tore his ACL in Week 6, so this should leave him a as a PUP candidate in 2025. In theory Burks figures to be as good a bet as any of several UDFA and low-level signings on Tennessee’s roster behind Calvin Ridley. In actuality, Burks has done nothing with his opportunities and this injury has made it hard for him to impress coaches in camp. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he didn’t make the roster at final cuts.

Burks underwent surgery last October to repair a partial ACL tear that he suffered during a Week 7 practice and has a long road ahead in his recovery. The 2022 first-round pick has not lived up to expectations and is scheduled to enter free agency after the 2025 season. This is an unfortunate start to Burks’ contract year.

Burks went down with the knee issue in Week 6. Per head coach Brian Callahan, the injury is less significant than a full tear. The former first-round pick underwent surgery a few weeks ago. Burks will close out his third NFL season on injured reserve. He has yet to stay healthy for more than 11 games and peaked as a rookie with 444 receiving yards. Burks has one year left on his rookie contract. The Titans will likely try to find a trade partner for Burks in the offseason as he simply hasn’t been able to put it together in Tennessee.

Burks had been splitting time to DeAndre Hopkins through the season’s first six weeks, potentially paving the way for Hopkins to increase his route participation rate. That is, as long as his knee cooperates. Burks will now miss the next four games, at minimum, after injuring his knee in the team’s Week 6 loss to the Colts.