The Chicago Bears got a big win on Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles, and they were able to do it without some of their key players. The good news is that some of those players are making progress on getting back on the field, and one of them is Kyle Gordon.
Gordon's 21-day practice window opened this week after dealing with a calf injury he suffered during the offseason. There had been uncertainty about when Gordon would return or what his role would look like on the team, but defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has liked what he's seen from the cornerback.
“Yeah, I think it was probably sometime last week, maybe the week before, they said he'd be back in the building this week and ready to start practicing,” Allen said via Adam Jahns of CHGO Sports. “I think, really, right now, where we're at, he's got to ramp up and get himself into football shape. We did a little extra work with him yesterday. I thought he looked good. I thought the way he went out there and practiced I thought was good to see. He moved around really well. I think the biggest thing is it just takes some time to get him into football shape. We will do that.
Article Continues Below“We got 21 days to figure it out and make a decision and we will use whatever time we need to evaluate where he's at. Hopefully he'll be ready sooner rather than later. I think he's a player that can help us.”
This is good news for the Bears, and Gordon's presence can add a boost to their secondary. He's shown that when he's healthy, he can make an impact, but the most important thing at the moment is getting him back in game shape.