DETROIT, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson is out for the rest of the season with a broken right leg, Coach Jim Schwartz says.
Burleson was hurt while making his only catch of the game in the third quarter of Detroit's 13-7 loss to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field Monday night.
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Burleson was tackled by Tim Jennings after the 16-yard reception and had to be helped off the field.
The 10-year veteran had 27 receptions for 240 yards and two touchdowns in six games this season.
