The Chicago Bears’ secondary keeps taking hits, and Kyler Gordon’s status is starting to wear thin inside the building.
That’s the read from Bears insider Adam Hoge, who said the team’s patience with Gordon has reached a breaking point as his injury issues keep piling up. Gordon is currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list with a lingering calf injury, and the Bears apparently no longer have much appetite for the waiting game.
“This Kyler Gordon situation has veered into Nate Davis territory. Where there were valid reasons why he wasn’t on the field.
And then it eventually just got to the point where it seems like everybody’s a little fed up that the guy’s not out there. That’s the vibe you get in the building," Hoge said on 104.3 The Score.
Hoge also suggested the Bears may be preparing for the possibility that Gordon simply won’t be available in any meaningful way. If he comes back and performs, that’s a bonus. If not, the team seems ready to move on emotionally, even if it can’t move on roster-wise.
That’s a tough turn for a player who looked like a real steal not long ago. Chicago handed Gordon a three-year, $40 million deal, but injuries have dragged the whole thing into uncertainty. His calf issue has already cost him time, and it also limited him last season.
When he did play, the results weren’t strong. Gordon gave up nine catches on 10 targets for 96 yards, one touchdown, and an opposing passer rating of 140.0.
With Gordon unavailable, the Bears are leaning on rookie Malik Muhammad in the slot. The mid-round pick is getting the bulk of the work and looks like a candidate to play a major role, possibly even start, in the new-look secondary.
Chicago has other young and familiar pieces in the mix too. Dillon Thieneman is another rookie in the defensive backfield, while the team also reunited DB coach Al Harris with Xavier Woods, who is expected to step in after Coby Bryant’s knee injury.
And that Bryant loss matters. He’s the Bears’ biggest offseason addition, and he’s now out for the next 4-6 months, leaving a secondary that already had plenty of questions. Tyrique Stevenson has been erratic, Jaylon Johnson is coming off an injury-riddled season, and Dennis Allen’s defense could be in for a rough stretch if this group can’t stay healthy.
At this point, the Bears need bodies on the field more than anything. Gordon was once among the best at his spot, but there are no guarantees he gets back to that level, at least not as early as 2026. Releasing him would also cost Chicago $9.45 million, per Over The Cap, so the team may be stuck riding this out and hoping for the best.
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