Kyler Gordon injury update: return expected mid-season
By FF Beacon
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Bears CB Kyler Gordon is on IR with a calf injury he sustained in May and is currently away from the team working with his own trainer to accelerate his recovery, per Ian Rapoport.
When is Gordon eligible to return?
Gordon was placed on reserve/PUP, which means he must miss at least the first four games of the season. He is eligible to return to practice Sept. 21, per ESPN. The plan, according to Rapoport, is for him to begin practicing shortly after that date.
Fantasy and roster impact
Gordon is a corner, so his direct fantasy value is limited to IDP formats. The broader relevance here is for Bears pass-catchers. If Gordon misses extended time, Chicago's secondary operates a corner down, which can inflate target opportunities and scoring upside for receivers facing the Bears.
Note that Bears GM Ryan Poles reportedly said he did not know if Gordon would play for the Bears again, so the optimism in this report is not universal. For now, treat him as unavailable through at least the first four weeks.