Overview
- Coach Ben Johnson said he anticipates both starting cornerbacks will play again this season, though their exact return dates remain to be determined.
- Jaylon Johnson, a two-time Pro Bowler, had groin surgery after a Week 2 setback and was seen working in the weight room as he hopes to resume practice soon.
- Kyler Gordon remains on injured reserve with a groin injury after an early-season hamstring issue and is eligible to be activated for Week 12 at Pittsburgh, with no timetable set.
- Recent signing C.J. Gardner-Johnson has produced three sacks in two games while playing the nickel role.
- The 6-3 Bears visit Minnesota on Sunday as they manage a thin cornerback group on IR, with reporting indicating Johnson and Gordon would play outside and Gardner-Johnson would stay in the slot if all are available.