NFC West Standings

Team Div Overall
5-1-0 12-5-0
5-1-0 10-7-0
2-4-0 9-8-0
0-6-0 4-13-0

2023 Defensive

STATS CMB
Total Tackles
SCK
Sacks
FUM
Forced Fumbles
INT
Interceptions
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
Regular Season 45 1.0 0 1 0
Post Season 8 0.0 0 0 0

Top Oren Burks News

  • Eagles' Oren Burks: Inks deal with Eagles

    Burks signed a one-year contract worth up to $2.5 million with Philadelphia on Saturday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.

    Burks saw the most defensive work of his career with San Francisco last season, tallying 308 defensive snaps and accumulating a career-best 46 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 15 regular-season games. He also continued to play on special teams, which had been his primary role in the NFL prior to last year. Burks will likely provide depth at linebacker for Philadelphia in the coming campaign while adding value as a core special-teamer.

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  • 49ers' Oren Burks: New career high in tackles

    Burks finished with 46 tackles (29 solo), including one sack, and one interception in 15 games played with San Francisco in 2023.

    Burks served as the 49ers' Sam linebacker in base formations for most of the regular season, setting a new career high in tackles while playing the most defensive snaps (308) of his career. The six-year pro was also asked to replace starter Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) after the latter suffered a torn Achilles early in Super Bowl LVIII. Burks' strong contributions as a role player could earn the linebacker a shot at starting alongside Fred Warner to begin the 2024 campaign while Greenlaw continues his lengthy recovery. That scenario would require the 49ers to re-sign Burks, whose two-year contract expires this offseason.

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  • 49ers' Oren Burks: Suiting up for NFC Championship

    Burks (shoulder) is active for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Lions, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

    Burks sustained a shoulder injury in Thursday's practice and was limited in Friday's session. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported earlier Sunday that Burks was unlikely to play in the NFC Championship Game, but it appears the linebacker will battle through his shoulder issue. Burks had two solo tackles in the Niners' divisional-round win over the Packers.

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  • 49ers' Oren Burks: Unlikely to play Sunday

    Burks (shoulder) is not expected to suit up for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Burks sustained a shoulder injury during Thursday's practice that left him questionable to play on San Francisco's final injury report of the week. While the nature of this issue isn't clear, the 28-year-old looks like he'll miss Sunday's playoff game. Burks served as a primary reserve linebacker and regular contributor on special teams during the regular season, logging 46 tackles and one interception across 15 appearances. He also played 19 defensive snaps during last week's divisional-round win over Green Bay.

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  • 49ers' Oren Burks: Dealing with shoulder issue

    Burks (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Lions, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

    The 28-year-old was a late addition to the 49ers' injury report, as he sustained a shoulder injury during Thursday's practice and is now in jeopardy of missing the NFC Championship Game. If Burks is unable to suit up this weekend, both Dee Winters and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles could see increased work in San Francisco's linebacker corps.

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  • 49ers' Oren Burks: Will play at Washington

    Burks (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at Washington, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Burks will return to action Sunday after he sat out the 49ers' last two games due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 14 versus the Seahawks. He projects to start as San Francisco's third linebacker in Week 17.

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  • 49ers' Oren Burks: Won't play Monday night

    Burks (knee) has been ruled out for Monday night's game against Baltimore, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    This will be Burks' second consecutive absence after coach Kyle Shanahan said after Week 14 that Burks would be shut down for multiple weeks. Burks is a bit player on defense who mainly contributes on special teams.

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  • 49ers' Oren Burks: Set to miss time

    Head coach Kyle Shanahan noted Monday that Burks will be "shut down for the next couple of weeks" with knee tendinitis, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Burks played just six snaps on defense and finished with one tackle before leaving Sunday's 28-16 win over the Seahawks in the first quarter. Depending on his rehab and practice participation, he could make his return Christmas Day against the Ravens. With Dre Greenlaw (hip) also dealing with injuries, Dee Winters and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles could see more snaps at linebacker alongside Fred Warner.

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  • 49ers' Oren Burks: Exits with knee injury

    Burks (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

    Burks had one tackle before leaving Sunday's game. In his absence, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles has taken over at strong linebacker.

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  • 49ers' Oren Burks: Filling in for Greenlaw

    Burks is expected to start at weak-side linebacker Sunday against the Browns, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    Burks will draw the start with Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) inactive for Sunday's contest. Burks played a season-high 25 defensive snaps in Week 5 against the Cowboys and had five tackles (two solo) and an interception.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-3, 233 lbs
Birthplace: Alexandria, VA
Age: 28
School: Vanderbilt
Experience: 6