Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon works away from team to recover
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon is currently training away from the team under the guidance of a private trainer. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the cornerback is focused on accelerating his recovery from an undisclosed injury. Gordon missed all offseason workouts, including organized team activities and mini camp, before being placed on the physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp. He remained sidelined throughout the entirety of the preseason. The organization expects him to return to practice a few weeks into the regular season. Gordon, who signed a three-year, $40 million contract extension last year, struggled with multiple ailments throughout the previous season, appearing in only three games. He rejoined the roster for the postseason, where he recorded 10 tackles and two passes defensed.
- •Kyler Gordon is training independently to expedite his recovery process.
- •The cornerback missed all of training camp and the preseason while on the PUP list.
- •The team expects Kyler Gordon to return to practice within the first few weeks of the season.
- •Kyler Gordon played only three regular-season games last year due to injuries.
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Kyler Gordon away from the Bears, working on his own to recover from calf injury
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Kyler Gordon Injury Update: He ‘should’ be back with the Bears soon
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — NFL insider shares injury update on Bears CB Kyler Gordon
"Bears General Manager Ryan Poles said recently that he doesn't know if cornerback Kyler Gordon will play for the team again and Gordon reportedly isn't with the team as he tries to work his way back from a calf injury.
"According to Ian Rapoport, Bears CB Kyler Gordon is working away from the team to accelerate his recovery with the hope of returning soon.
"While the Bears didn’t address the Kyler Gordon situation, we still got an update on Chicago’s nickelback. Details here from @wiltfongjr.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 6:48 PMReport: Kyler Gordon away from the Bears, working on his own to recover from calf injury
Bears General Manager Ryan Poles said recently that he doesn't know if cornerback Kyler Gordon will play for the team again and Gordon reportedly isn't with the team as he tries to work his way back from a calf injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 6:30 PMKyler Gordon Injury Update: He ‘should’ be back with the Bears soon
While the Bears didn’t address the Kyler Gordon situation, we still got an update on Chicago’s nickelback. Details here from @wiltfongjr.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:27 PMNFL insider shares injury update on Bears CB Kyler Gordon
According to Ian Rapoport, Bears CB Kyler Gordon is working away from the team to accelerate his recovery with the hope of returning soon.
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