“Chicago Bears’ Kyler Gordon Out with Injury Ahead of Key Matchup Against Washington Commanders”
The Chicago Bears are preparing for a major Week 8 matchup against the Washington Commanders, who have five wins. Chicago faces some concerns on defense, particularly in the secondary, with cornerback Kyler Gordon sidelined.
Gordon sustained a hamstring injury in the third quarter of the Bears’ Week 6 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, preventing his return. Before the injury, he was playing impressively, totaling seven tackles—including one for a loss—in just over a half of play against the Jaguars.
Although a bye week provided additional time for Gordon to recover, he hasn’t practiced this week and is ruled out for Sunday’s game against Washington.
As a key player in Chicago’s strong secondary, Gordon’s physical style and tackling have been essential. Over six games, he has accumulated 33 tackles, including three tackles for loss, one pass breakup, 0.5 sacks, and two fumble recoveries. Josh Blackwell stepped in effectively against the Jaguars, but Gordon’s presence will be missed against Washington’s formidable offense.
Update on Kyler Gordon’s Injury Gordon injured his hamstring in the second half of the Bears’ Week 6 game, and his status is “day-to-day.” However, after missing practice all week, he is officially out for Sunday’s game, marking his first absence this season. Since entering the league in 2022, Gordon has yet to complete a full season.
Timeline for Gordon’s Return While Gordon will miss his first game of the season, the duration of his recovery remains uncertain. The bye week provided extra rest, but it wasn’t sufficient for him to return against Washington. He’s considered “day-to-day,” leaving open the possibility he might be ready to play in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals.