Sports News Report
League: NFLSport: FootballCountry: United StatesCategory: Scores & Results

Chicago Bears coach seeks trust with cornerback Kyler Gordon ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Chicago Bears coach seeks trust with cornerback Kyler Gordon ahead of season
Summary

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson aims to establish trust with cornerback Kyler Gordon as the team prepares for the upcoming NFL season. Gordon struggled with injuries last year, appearing in just five games, and missed many OTAs due to a soft tissue injury. Johnson emphasized the importance of availability for building trust with the coaching staff and the locker room. With a new three-year, $40 million contract extension in effect, Gordon's performance in fall camp will be critical for his role in the team's secondary.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
By the Numbers
  • •Ben Johnson is focused on developing a strong rapport with Kyler Gordon.
  • •Gordon played only five games last season due to multiple injuries.
  • •He missed much of OTAs this year with a soft tissue injury.
  • •Gordon signed a three-year, $40 million extension in April 2025.
  • •His health and availability are vital for success in fall camp.
Latest Updates
  • 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears head coach wants to establish trust with former UW star
What they're saying
"

Former Washington Huskies star Kyler Gordon needs to establish trust with the Chicago Bears' new coaching staff.

Related Teams & Leagues
Chicago BearsNFLFootball

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days