George Burhenn News, Rumors, Updates - Purdue Boilermakers

Out Week 14 Burhenn (arm) will not play in Friday's game against Indiana.

Impact Burhenn will miss his eight consecutive matchup as he continues working his way back from an arm injury. Given the Biolermakers are not bowl-eligible, the sophomore tight end close out the season with nine receptions for 94 yards across four appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined once again Burhenn (arm) is out for Saturday's game at Washington.

Impact Burhenn will miss a seventh consecutive game due to an arm injury, and it's fair to wonder whether he'll be able to suit up in the Boilermakers' regular-season finale against Indiana on Nov. 28. Burhenn has nine catches for 94 yards this season. With him out, expect Christian Moore and Rico Walker to see most of the snaps at TE against the Huskies.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Burhenn (arm) is out for Saturday's game versus Ohio State.

Impact Burhenn will miss his sixth consecutive game Saturday as he continues to deal with an arm injury. He had a productive start to the season prior to his injury. His next chance to play is next Saturday at Washington.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Burhenn (arm) won't be available against Michigan on Saturday night.

Impact Burhenn will now miss his fifth straight game. In his stead, expect Rico Walker to be Purdue's top receiving threat at tight end. Still, the Boilermakers' tight ends haven't produced much this season and now face a stingy defense in Michigan.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Week 9 Burhenn (arm) is out for Saturday's game against Rutgers.

Impact Burhenn continues to be on track for a redshirt season, with just one more game meaning he will have used up his sophomore campaign. Across four games in 2025, tight end has shown promise by logging nine receptions (on 10 targets) for 94 yards, just six short of 100.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Burhenn (arm) is out for Saturday's game at Northwestern.

Impact Burhenn will miss his third consecutive game Saturday as he continues to recover from an arm injury. He is reportedly expected to return at some point this season, but he'll have to wait at least another week to do so. His next chance is next Saturday versus Rutgers.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Burhenn (arm) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Burhenn will miss his second consecutive game as he continues to battle an arm injury. He has caught nine passes for 94 yards this season, and there is currently no timetable on his return. Christian Moore should continue to start at tight end while Burhenn remains sidelined.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Burhenn (arm) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return eventually Burhenn (arm) is expected to return at some point during the 2025 season, although an exact timetable is unclear, per Sean Williams of 247Sports.com.

Impact Burhenn got hurt in Purdue's loss to Notre Dame in Week 4. The extent of his arm ailment remains unknown, but the Boilermakers at least expect to have their starting tight end back at some point this season. Burhenn has posted nine catches for 94 yards this season, but Christian Moore figures to slide into his place as the starting tight end in West Lafayette starting in Week 6 against Illinois.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seen in street clothes Burhenn is out for the remainder of Saturday's game versus Notre Dame, Tom Dienhart of On3.com reports.

Impact Burhenn departed with an injury shortly before the first half concluded and will not be able to return. It's unclear what his injury is, but he has an injury history going back to last year after breaking his leg in the season opener. His status will be worth monitoring in the coming weeks with the team on a bye in week 5 before hosting Illinois on Oct. 4.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Boilermakers' practice Burhenn (leg) has been cleared to partake in Purdue's fall camp, per Dustin Schutte of SI.com.

Impact Burhenn injured himself in the first week of spring practice and underwent surgery, but has surprisingly already been cleared to return to football activities. Even Boilermakers' head coach Barry Odom called it "amazing." The tight end is set to play a significant role in Purdue's offense this fall.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers leg injury Burhenn (leg) suffered a leg injury during Purdue's spring game but is expected to be available when the 2025 Boilermakers begin their regular season, Sam King of the Lafayette Jou...

Impact During the Purdue team's spring game, Burhenn attempted to make a leaping catch in the endzone, only to end up on a cart with a cast on his leg. Even though the wide receiver underwent surgery post-injury, he is expected to be ready when the 2025 Boilermakers begin their regular season against Ball State on Aug. 30. Ideally, there will be an update earlier that month that clarifies his leg's status much better.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue football receives good news regarding injury status to top playmaker George Burhenn Throughout spring, George Burhenn emerged as one of Purdue's top offensive players. He suffered an injury last week during an indoor scrimma...

APRIL 12, 2025 • INDYSTAR.COM

Purdue football receives good news regarding injury status to top playmaker Throughout spring, George Burhenn emerged as one of Purdue's top offensive players. He suffered an injury last week during an indoor scrimma...

APRIL 12, 2025 • JCONLINE.COM

Active versus Ducks Burhenn (undisclosed) isn't on the injury report for Friday's outing against Oregon.

Impact Burhenn will finally make his return to the field after going down with an injury in Week 1. Although the sophomore tight end is healthy for the game, he may not get a lot of reps and instead be eased back into playing.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Burhenn (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Illinois.

Impact Burhenn has featured just once for Purdue this season while dealing with an undisclosed injury. It remains to be seen if he'll be available for the Oregon matchup next Friday, but even if he does, his fantasy upside would be close to minimal.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Burhenn (undisclsoed)isn't playing in Purdue's matchup versus Wisconsin on Saturday.

Impact Burhenn has only appeared in one game so far this season as he continues to battle an undisclosed injury. His next opportunity to return to the field is next week's matchup versus Illinois.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Burhenn will not play Saturday against Nebraska, per the Big Ten injury report.

Impact Burhenn hasn't appeared in a contest since the season opener and will skip a thrid consecutive contest Saturday. His next opportunity to rejoin the action arrives next week against Wisconsin in Madison.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss another week Burhenn (undisclosed) won't play vs. Oregon State, Sam King of the Lafayette Journal & Courier reports.

Impact Burhenn played in the opener but has missed every game since. The tight end being ruled out so early in the week doesn't exactly bode well for his availability down the line. Max Klare and Drew Biber should continue to dominate the reps at tight end for the Boilermakers.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday versus ND Burhenn (undisclosed) will not play Saturday versus Notre Dame.

Impact Burhenn will miss his first game of the season Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. He played 20 snaps in the season opener and recorded one catch for three yards on one target. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday at Oregon State.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records reception Burhenn (undisclosed) logged one reception for three yards during Purdue's 49-0 win Saturday against Indiana State.

Impact Despite enduring an offseason of problems, Burhenn was excluded from Purdue's injury report before the team hosted Indiana State. Ryan Browne completed a three-yard pass to the tight end, who finally has multiple games with at least one reception. The other matchup included Burhenn logging five catches for 74 yards and one touchdown, his 2023 output.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play in opener Burhenn (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Purdue's opener against Indiana State on Aug. 31, Nathan Baird of IndyStar reports.

Impact Burhenn has battled injuries all camp, but was reportedly back to full strength in early August. Now, it appears that the tight end has had another setback and is not expected to be available for the Boilermakers in their season opener. That should thrust come combination of Drew Biber and Tayvion Galloway into No. 2 tight end role in West Lafayette.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice fully Burhenn (undisclosed) is fully back at practice for Purdue and tight end coach Justin Sinz said, "His body is ready to do all the things that he's asked to do," Sam King of the Laf...

Impact Burhenn was held out of Purdue's spring game with an injury and was easing back into practice last week with only individual drills. Now, the 6-foot-9 sophomore has not only gotten healthy and back into the full swing of practices, but he also reportedly gained 20 pounds of muscle in the offseason. With this new frame, the tight end could see an elevated role in the passing game after just five catches for 74 yards and a touchdown last season.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Partaking in first fall session Burnhenn (undisclosed) was seen participating in Purdue's first practice of fall camp, per a video published by Nathan Baird of IndyStar.

Impact Burhenn was held out of Purdue's spring game, but he appears to be well on his way to a return. The tight end posted five catches for 74 yards and a score last fall, and now figures crack the Boilermakers' two-deep at tight end this season. He was only spotted in individual drills via the video, so it's unclear if Burhenn is fully healthy. Still, it's a good sign for Purdue's offense that one of its key pieces managed to return to the practice field.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive outing in win Burhenn caught 5 of 6 targets for 74 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-31 win over Indiana.

Impact Despite failing to catch a pass the entire season, Burhenn made the most of his opportunity against the Hoosiers, catching five passes for 74 yards and a touchdown. The freshman tight end's score came on a 33-yard pass from quarterback Hudson Card in the second quarter, bringing the Boilermakers to within a point at the time. Burhenn will look to expand his role in Purdue's offense heading into next season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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