Kyler Gordon Extension Shakes Up Bears Draft Plans

Kyler Gordon Extension Shakes Up Bears Draft Plans

BREAKING: The Chicago Bears have signed cornerback Kyler Gordon to a three-year, $40 million contract extension with $31.25 million guaranteed. Gordon is now the highest-paid slot cornerback in the NFL, and he’s locked in through the 2028 season.

On this episode of Bears on Tracks, part of the Chicago Sports Podcast, we break down what this massive deal means for the Chicago Bears defense, salary cap structure, and overall 2025 NFL Draft strategy.

Kyler Gordon 2024 Stats:

75 total tackles

4 tackles for loss

5 passes defended

3 fumble recoveries

Chicago Bears cornerbacks:
CB1: Jaylon Johnson
CB2: Tyrique Stevenson
Nickel CB: Kyler Gordon
Backups: Josh Blackwell, Terell Smith, Ameer Speed

Notable Bears offseason moves:

Traded for Jonah Jackson (offensive guard)

Traded for Joe Thuney (offensive guard)

Signed Drew Dalman (center)

Signed Grady Jarrett (defensive tackle)

Signed Dayo Odeyingbo (defensive line)

Signed Olamide Zaccheaus (wide receiver)

With the secondary locked in, will Ryan Poles target edge rusher, wide receiver, or linebacker in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft? What does this mean for the team’s defensive identity under coordinator Dennis Allen?

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