"Kyler Gordon's 2025 season never really got off the ground. Injuries limited him to just five appearances between the regular season and playoffs. It was a frustrating development for a player expected to anchor the secondary, especially with his three-year, $40 million extension set to kick in beginning in 2026. Kyler Gordon's 2025 Snapshot Instead of building on his trajectory, Gordon spent most of the year rehabbing, leaving questions about durability hanging over what was supposed to be a stabilizing season."
"When he returned for the Wild Card win over Green Bay, the rust showed. Gordon was coming off a groin injury and looked a step slow, particularly against speed on the outside. It wasn't the shutdown presence Chicago envisioned. But in flashes, including a disruptive outing against the Rams that featured a momentum-swinging sack of quarterback Matthew Stafford, you could still see the impact player he can be when fully in rhythm..."
"... and the numbers back that up. Chicago's defense was significantly more efficient with Gordon on the field, posting markedly better EPA/play splits against both the pass and run when he was active. Kyler Gordon may not rack up interceptions like some defensive backs, but his value shows up in disruption, physicality, and tackling, traits that elevate the entire unit."
Kyler Gordon missed most of the 2025 season due to injuries, appearing in only five games across the regular season and playoffs. He spent much of the year rehabbing, which created durability concerns entering 2026. On his Wild Card return against Green Bay he showed rust after a groin injury and appeared a step slow versus outside speed. He produced flashes of high-level play, including a disruptive game against the Rams with a sack of Matthew Stafford. Team defensive metrics were significantly better with him active, showing improved EPA/play against both pass and run. Gordon signed a three-year, $40 million extension with $31.25 million guaranteed and a $12.91 million cap number in 2026.
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