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Bears activate Kyler Gordon
Bears activate Kyler Gordon for Sunday's Falcons game after calf injury.
In brief
Bears activate Kyler Gordon for Sunday's Falcons game after calf injury. Bears activate cornerbacks Kyler Gordon to play Sunday against Falcons after months-long calf injury. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Bears activate Kyler Gordon
Bears activate cornerbacks Kyler Gordon to play Sunday against Falcons after months-long calf injury.
Gordon missed training camp
Gordon missed all of training camp with a calf injury that had bothered him since the spring.
Bears put Odeyingbo on injured reserve
Bears put defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo on injured reserve after he hurt his quad last week.
Bears sign McCloud and cut Woods
Bears signed cornerback Nick McCloud to active roster and cut safety Xavier Woods who started two games this year.
Gordon's injury history
Gordon was the first player drafted by Bears, extended in April 2025 for three-year $40 million deal, but suffered three different injuries.
Bears coach displeased
Bears coach Ben Johnson was displeased with Gordon's progress and gave curt, emotionless answers when asked about his injury.
Gordon begins rehab
Gordon went outside Halas Hall for calf rehab and began practicing with team September 30.
Coaching staff changes tone
Bears' coaching staff changed tone after Gordon began practicing with team September 30.
Johnson's confidence in Gordon
Coach Johnson said Gordon has done a great job taking assignments and is ready to contribute to team.
Allen's conservative snap counts
Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will be conservative with snap counts Sunday because Gordon is returning from injury.
Gordon's return marks end
Gordon's return marks what both sides hope is the end of his injury saga after playing only three regular season games last year.
Bears promote Johnson and Scott
Bears promoted linebacker Buddy Johnson and running back Zavier Scott from practice squad.
What matters most
Bears activate cornerbacks Kyler Gordon to play Sunday against Falcons after months-long calf injury.
