The Chicago Bears have had to deal with several injuries on defense this season. Fortunately, help may be on the way.
A key Bears defender is returning from injured reserve.
“Bears designated Kyler Gordon for return and opened his 21-day practice window,” Adam Schefter wrote on X.
Bears designated Kyler Gordon for return and opened his 21-day practice window. pic.twitter.com/Zp9gq4RY0j
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 19, 2025
Leading the NFC North, the Bears will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12. Each team is trying to secure a postseason berth, and given Aaron Rodgers’ history with the Bears from his time with the Green Bay Packers, there will be plenty at stake.
Gordon has been dealing with a calf injury since a Week 7 win against the New Orleans Saints, and the cornerback has missed four games.
Of course, this roster move doesn’t necessarily mean that he’s going to be healthy enough to play against the Steelers. He will practice, and the Bears should know more about his status going forward.
Soft tissue injuries are delicate and tend to linger, and they need to be handled with care. He will have to be activated before Week 15 before being ruled out for the season, so there’s plenty of time to make a decision.
The Bears have already won more games in the first year under head coach Ben Johnson than they did all of last season. Still, even the best teams can be improved, and Gordon’s return would be a huge boost to the defense.
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