Bears Keep Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon on IR for Week 12 vs. Steelers

Overview

• Both cornerbacks practiced fully during their opened 21-day windows but were not added to the 53-man roster.
• ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the Week 12 decision, citing unnamed sources from within the organization.
• Chicago hopes to activate the pair for Week 13 against the Eagles if their progress stays on track.
• The Bears will face Pittsburgh short-handed at linebacker, including absences that feature T.J. Edwards and Noah Sewell.
• Nashon Wright and Tyrique Stevenson are expected to handle primary cornerback duties with Johnson and Gordon still out.