Kyler Gordon's injury absence raises questions for Bears ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon remains sidelined as the team prepares for the regular season. Gordon has not practiced throughout the summer, which has frustrated head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles. This marks a continuation of injury issues for Gordon, who missed 14 games last season and has struggled to maintain consistent participation. As the Bears deal with several injured players, the lack of updates on Gordon’s status is raising concerns about his motivation. Fans and analysts are now left questioning whether Gordon's guaranteed $31 million contract has impacted his drive to play.
- •Kyler Gordon has not practiced during the summer.
- •Bears' coaches express frustration over his lack of progress.
- •Gordon missed 14 games last season due to injury.
- •Questions arise about his motivation following his contract.
- •Team awaits updates on his status as the season approaches.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Is it fair at this point to question Kyler Gordon?
"Kyler Gordon still isn’t practicing for the Bears. Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles appear frustrated. Is it fair to start to question him?
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