Brad Biggs: Kyler Gordon dealing with soft tissue injury
Gordon’s health has been a consistent issue during his tenure, and Biggs reports there’s another injury this offseason for the Bears' starting NB.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 10: Kyler Gordon #6 of the Chicago Bears reacts as he takes the field prior to an NFL wild card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Friday morning, Brad Biggs was the first to report that Kyler Gordon has not participated in the Chicago Bears’ offseason program due to a soft-tissue injury. It will be a pivotal season for #Bears cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon this year.
Both have a ton at stake. Johnson has exercised his right to make the offseason program voluntary and Gordon is dealing with an injury. https://t.
co/XsYO6Y7dWs — Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) May 22, 2026 This may seem like deja vu for Chicago, who have seen Gordon’s health be a consistent issue throughout his career. Gordon, a 2nd-round pick in 2022 and the first selection of the Ryan Poles era, has missed 23 games during his tenure, including 14 in the 2025 season. While Gordon’s early-career injuries were the result of isolated issues (broken hand, concussion), the 2025 season brought us the eternally frustrating phrase — “soft tissue”.
When asked in 2025 about Gordon’s ongoing injury issues, Ben Johnson stated, “It’s disappointing. I wish I had a better feel for the individual, but with him being out as much as he has, I haven’t really gotten to see him on the field and competing to get to know him like I’d like to. ” With the additions of Dillon Thieneman, Coby Bryant, and Malik Muhammad, it was clear that the Bears were not entirely comfortable with the back end of their defense.