Ryan Poles expresses uncertainty regarding Kyler Gordon returning to Bears lineup

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles provided a non-committal update on Tuesday regarding the status of cornerback Kyler Gordon for the 2026 season. Gordon remains sidelined with a calf injury that prevented him from participating in any training camp or preseason practices. The team placed the veteran on the physically unable to perform list as part of final roster cuts on Sunday. Poles acknowledged that the recovery process has not progressed as quickly as anticipated and stopped short of guaranteeing that Gordon will appear in games this year. While the team hopes for a return, the lack of a clear recovery timeline creates uncertainty for the secondary. The Bears will turn to rookie Malik Muhammad and veteran Cam Lewis to handle duties at nickel cornerback while Gordon serves a mandatory four-game absence to start the season.

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