Chicago Bears slot cornerback Kyler Gordon placed on PUP list

The Chicago Bears have placed slot cornerback Kyler Gordon on the active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list as training camp begins. The move follows a soft‑tissue injury that kept him out of June’s minicamp and adds to a season in which he missed 14 of 19 games because of groin and other lower‑body problems.

The Bears will rely on other defensive backs, such as Cam Lewis, Malik Muhammad or Josh Blackwell, to fill the slot corner role while Gordon is sidelined. In addition to the injury report, unverified rumors have circulated on social media suggesting Gordon has been frequenting nightclubs and may be using cocaine, which some have speculated could contribute to his recurring injuries. The rumors have not been substantiated by the team or the player.