Overview
- The Bears designated Kyler Gordon to return to practice on Wednesday, Sept. 30, officially opening his 21-day window under the NFL PUP rules.
- Because Gordon began the season on the physically unable to perform list he must miss at least four games and is not eligible to play until the Oct. 11 matchup at Green Bay.
- The 21-day window gives Chicago three weeks to evaluate Gordon in team practice and then either activate him to the 53-man roster, place him on season-ending injured reserve, or pursue a trade or release.
- Bears leaders have publicly expressed frustration about Gordon’s slow rehab and outside medical work, and the team has already added nickel depth through rookies and veteran signings to cover the slot role.
- Gordon signed a multi-year extension in 2025 and has a recent pattern of soft-tissue injuries, so the decision this month will carry roster, playing-time, and salary-cap implications for the Bears moving forward.