# Bears activate Kyler Gordon

> Bears activate Kyler Gordon for Sunday's Falcons game after calf injury.
- Title: Bears activate Kyler Gordon · Chicago Sun-Times | Shortify
- Summary: Bears activate Kyler Gordon for Sunday's Falcons game after calf injury. Bears activate cornerbacks Kyler Gordon to play Sunday against Falcons after…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/17/bears-activate-cornerback-kyler-gordon-pup-list-nick-mccloud-xavier-woods-nfl-falcons
- Published: 2026-10-17T17:44:28.92+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Bears activate cornerbacks Kyler Gordon to play Sunday against Falcons after months-long calf injury.