Overview
- Gordon was placed on injured reserve Dec. 13 after a groin injury suffered during pregame warmups at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7 and a week without practice.
- The 25-year-old nickel corner has been limited by soft-tissue issues all year and appeared in three games with seven tackles, one tackle for loss, one quarterback hit and one fumble recovery.
- Per NFL rules, IR requires a minimum four-game absence, and multiple outlets report the Bears are hopeful he could return if they reach the postseason.
- Tyrique Stevenson practiced fully and was cleared to play against the Browns in Week 15, bolstering the outside cornerback group alongside Jaylon Johnson.
- Chicago elevated running back Brittain Brown and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin for the Browns game as short-term depth moves.