Bears Give Kyler Gordon a More Encouraging Return Timeline
Kyler Gordon is training independently while on Reserve/PUP, and Ben Johnson said Chicago plans to bring him back to practice in the next few weeks as he works back from a calf injury.
Kyler Gordon Injury Update
CHICBLast updated:
Kyler Gordon is training independently while on Reserve/PUP, and Ben Johnson said Chicago plans to bring him back to practice in the next few weeks as he works back from a calf injury.
Current Status
StatusReturned
Injurycalf
Practice—
Game status—
Expected returnReturn to practice planned in the next few weeks
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A defined path back to practice is a positive change after Gordon's rehab had stalled enough to create long-term uncertainty. PFM will keep Defense and Roster Strength unchanged until he actually returns to team work.
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Kyler Gordon Injury History
3 updates · Latest September 8, 2026
Kyler Gordon's Calf Rehab Is Not Progressing as Fast as Chicago Wants
Kyler Gordon remains on Reserve/PUP with a calf injury. Ryan Poles said on September 1st that Gordon's recovery is not progressing as fast as Chicago wants and he does not know whether Gordon will play for the Bears again.
Sources
- Ryan Poles: I don't know if Kyler Gordon will play for the Bears again 2026-09-01T14:42:00-04:00
- 8 things we learned from Bears GM Ryan Poles 2026-09-01T14:41:00-04:00
Kyler Gordon Placed on Reserve/PUP
The Chicago Bears placed Kyler Gordon on Reserve/PUP on August 30, ruling him out for at least the first four games.
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