Chicago is set to face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 18. Three days after that game, Gordon will reach the end of the 21-day practice window. If he isn’t added to the active roster by then, he will revert to the physically unable to perform (PUP) list for the remainder of the season. The Bears then host the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football on a short week.
Gordon missed most of last season due to soft-tissue injuries, and a persistent calf issue sidelined him through training camp, the preseason, and the initial games of the current season. He signed a record-setting three-year extension worth a total of $40 million for a nickel cornerback this season, but health and availability have continually limited his impact.
Johnson has previously voiced frustration with Gordon’s recovery timeline. However, during Friday’s media session, the coach expressed a more optimistic view. “He’s done a great job taking everything we’ve assigned him so far,” Johnson said. “I feel good about him, whether that’s this week or next week, and I’m encouraged with what I’ve seen so far. There are multiple ways he can contribute to this team.”
The situation remains fluid, with the priority for the Bears being to maximize Gordon’s health and readiness while weighing the best path for roster placement as the window closes.
