Chicago Bears question Kyler Gordon’s health ahead of 2026 training camp

Kyler Gordon Chicago Bears calf injury PUP list training camp

At the start of the 2026 NFL training camp, the Chicago Bears placed cornerback Kyler Gordon on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list because he is still recovering from a calf injury that has plagued him throughout the offseason.

Gordon, a former second‑round pick, signed a three‑year, $40 million extension in April 2025 but has appeared in only a handful of games last season due to recurring soft‑tissue problems. General manager Ryan Poles said the situation is “repetitive” and expressed frustration, while head coach Ben Johnson gave a terse “Get healthy” message in his opening press conference.

The Bears, who ranked 11th‑worst in pass defense last season, are evaluating other options at cornerback, including rookie Malik Muhammad, who was selected in the fourth round of the draft, and veterans such as Jaylon Jones and Cam Lewis.

Entities

Ben Johnson · Chicago Bears · Kyler Gordon · Malik Muhammad · Ryan Poles

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Rookie Malik Muhammad, a fourth‑round draft pick, could provide depth at cornerback for the Bears. heavy.com
[● 3 SOURCES] General manager Ryan Poles said the situation with Gordon’s health is repetitive and expressed frustration. heavy.com · www.si.com · www.nytimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kyler Gordon played only three games in the last regular season. www.nytimes.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Kyler Gordon is on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list at the start of the 2026 training camp. heavy.com · www.si.com · www.nytimes.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Kyler Gordon is dealing with a calf injury. heavy.com · www.si.com · www.nytimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Bears finished the previous season with the 11th‑worst pass defense in the league. www.si.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Head coach Ben Johnson told Gordon to “Get healthy” in his opening press conference. heavy.com · www.si.com · www.nytimes.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Kyler Gordon signed a three-year, $40 million contract extension in April 2025. heavy.com · www.si.com · www.nytimes.com

Sources

Why the Bears are frustrated with Kyler Gordon’s status as training camp opens [www.nytimes.com]

about 2 months ago

Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson Frustrated By Kyler Gordon's Injury at Start of Bears Camp [www.si.com]

about 2 months ago

Bears Send Blunt Message on Kyler Gordon's Future With Team [heavy.com]

about 2 months ago