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Ben Johnson Sounds Frustrated Over Kyler Gordon's Injury Issue at Bears OTAs
- Johnson says Gordon's lack of availability could hurt the Bears' trust level and coaching staff relationships.
- Gordon has not appeared in the current OTAs due to an unspecified injury, continuing a 2025 injury-plagued campaign.
- Johnson recalls Gordon played only three games in 2025 due to multiple injuries.
- Bears fear recurring injury could threaten 2026 slot cornerback depth, considering Cam Lewis and Malik Muhammad as alternatives.
- Gordon returned for playoffs in 2025 after earlier injuries but struggled with injuries in the regular season.
- The team is focusing on building trust and availability through the spring as a path to 2026 success.
- Gordon’s injury status could influence the Bears’ 2026 defensive plans in the slot cornerback role.
- The Bears added Cam Lewis in free agency to bolster the slot, signaling a proactive approach to depth at cornerback.
- Rookie Malik Muhammad is also in the mix at slot duties while competing for a starting job on the boundary.
- OTA updates arrive within the broader context of ongoing Bears injury updates and defensive concerns.
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