Bears Mailbag: Could Kyler Gordon Play at Safety to Pair With Coby Bryant?
The Chicago Bears still have some holes to fill in their defense, including the safety spot opposite of Coby Bryant. Could versatile defensive back Kyler Gordon be in the Bears' plans to solidify that position?
Let's continue the fan mailbag questions that were submitted on X. Make sure to check out Friday's article, asking if the Bears would prioritize defense in the first round or go in a different direction. Here is another question centered around the Chicago Bears ' defense.
With how Dennis Allen talked about using Kyler Gordon at safety, would you be surprised if with pick 57 they took someone like D’Angelo Ponds and paired Gordon with Bryant? -- @EBoch828 Really appreciate the question, Bochantin. I recently wrote about Kyler Gordon, naming him the Bears' defender with the most prove this upcoming season .
He just signed a three-year, $40 million extension with $31. 2 million guaranteed but played in just three regular-season games in 2025. Gordon needs to stay healthy so he can become more of a regular in Dennis Allen's defense.
Here's what Allen said about Gordon last April. “He’s played more outside corner, so obviously that would be the comfort level,” Allen said. “Some of the things that I see him do and the way that he fits in the run game tells me that he could be a fit with safety also.