Bears activate CB Kyler Gordon off PUP list — SkimNews
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- Kyler Gordon was activated from PUP to the Bears' 53-man roster Saturday, ending a calf-injury absence that forced him to miss the first four games after he was moved to reserve/PUP on Aug. 30.
- Ben Johnson said Gordon "has done a great job taking everything that we've assigned him" and feels good about him contributing "this week or next week."
- Dayo Odeyingbo was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move; the defensive end had already been ruled out for Week 6 with a quad injury sustained against the Green Bay Packers.
- Gordon was limited to five games last season due to soft tissue injuries and two IR stints after signing a three-year, $40M extension ($31.25M guaranteed) in April 2025, making him the NFL's highest-paid primary slot corner.
- Per Next Gen Stats, Gordon allowed 16 receptions on 24 targets for 243 yards, three touchdowns, and a 139.4 passer rating in coverage last season, the third-highest mark among cornerbacks with at least 20 targets.
- Gordon was drafted 39th overall in 2022, the first-ever pick made by Bears general manager Ryan Poles.
Why it matters: Bears get their starting nickel corner back from a four-game absence while simultaneously losing a defensive end to injured reserve, forcing the same secondary that already had Gordon allow a 139.4 passer rating last season to absorb the Odeyingbo loss.
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