From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Oren Burks made an impact.
Oren Burks is an American professional football linebacker currently playing for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL. Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft after playing college football at Vanderbilt, Burks has also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles. He is a Super Bowl champion.
On May 17, 2018, Oren Burks signed a four-year, $3.43 million contract with the Green Bay Packers, including an $820,756 signing bonus.
On September 23, 2018, Oren Burks made his NFL regular season debut for the Green Bay Packers in Week 3 against the Washington Redskins, recording two combined tackles in a 31-17 loss.
In 2018, following his senior season, Burks was invited to play in the 2018 Senior Bowl as an alternate.
In 2018, the Green Bay Packers selected Oren Burks in the third round (88th overall) of the NFL draft after trading with the Carolina Panthers.
In the 2019 season, Oren Burks appeared in 12 games for the Green Bay Packers, contributing on both defense and special teams.
In the 2020 season, Oren Burks appeared in 16 games for the Green Bay Packers, contributing mainly on special teams and recording 21 total tackles on defense.
In the 2021 season, Oren Burks appeared in all 17 games for the Green Bay Packers, making three starts and recording a half-sack and 36 total tackles, while still contributing on special teams.
On March 17, 2022, Oren Burks signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
During the 2023 season with the 49ers, Oren Burks appeared in 15 games and started in three. He had one sack, 46 total tackles, one interception, and one pass defended.
On March 19, 2024, Oren Burks signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
On January 12, 2025, during the Wild Card Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, Oren Burks recorded a forced fumble on the opening kickoff and took over the starting role due to an injury. He recorded 4 tackles and 1 assist.
On March 17, 2025, Oren Burks signed a two-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals.
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