Gordon’s Injury Forces Nickel Battle | Chicago Bears News

Chicago Bears News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

Chicago Bears in a bind as Kyler Gordon’s soft-tissue injury sidelines him again, forcing a scramble at nickel corner. With no clear return timeline, the team’s rotating Cam Lewis and Jaylon Jones — both now in the mix for the starting role — while head coach Matt Eberflus pushes for Gordon’s return. The situation’s tense, especially after Gordon’s big contract extension, and if he misses the opener, tough decisions loom: trade, cut, or find another solution. Meanwhile, the outside corner battle between Tyrique Stevenson and rookie Malik Muhammad heats up — but the nickel spot remains the…