Overview
- Multiple reports on May 22 say Gordon was absent from the voluntary offseason program and has been sidelined during the team’s initial OTAs with a soft‑tissue injury.
- Gordon’s 2025 season was heavily impacted by injuries, including two stints on injured reserve and 14 regular‑season games missed, which makes missed spring reps especially worrying.
- The Bears signed Gordon to a three‑year, $40 million extension last spring that runs through 2028 and includes a vested $10 million base for next year, raising the stakes for his availability.
- Defensive backs coach Al Harris expressed confidence the staff can evaluate players when healthy, and the team has two weeks of voluntary work before mandatory minicamp runs June 9–11.
- With fellow starter Jaylon Johnson also absent from voluntary workouts for non‑injury reasons, Gordon’s recovery timeline will shape Chicago’s plans for the nickel role and could affect roster decisions if injuries continue.