Gordon's Injury Casts Shadow on Bears Camp

As the Chicago Bears' rookies and quarterbacks reported for training camp on Saturday, July 26, 2026, a somber mood was set with the placement of slot cornerback Kyler Gordon on the active/physically unable to perform list. Gordon is dealing with a soft tissue injury, adding to a history of groin issues that caused him to miss 14 games last season, including the postseason.

The team also announced that four other players will begin training camp sidelined due to lingering injuries from the previous year. Linebacker T.J. Edwards, who fractured his fibula in the playoffs, is on the non-football injury list but is expected to return to practice soon.

Linebacker Noah Sewell, tackle Ozzy Trapilo, and defensive end/tackle Shemar Turner will start on the same list as Gordon. Sewell suffered an Achilles tear, Trapilo a patellar tendon injury, and Turner a torn ACL, with none able to practice this offseason.

Rookie linebacker Keyshaun Elliott also landed on the active/physically unable to perform list due to a quad injury sustained during offseason work. The severity of these injuries will be updated at a press conference scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Gordon's absence creates a void in the slot cornerback position, with Cam Lewis, Malik Muhammad, or Josh Blackwell now competing for first-team snaps. Gordon was instrumental in the Bears' success last season, with the team boasting a 4-1 record in games he played. His impact was evident in the postseason win against the Packers, where he recorded two pass breakups and three tackles.

Veteran Cam Lewis, acquired in free agency from Buffalo, is a likely candidate to fill Gordon's role, bringing seven years of experience at cornerback and safety. His availability is unconfirmed for the upcoming press conference.