The Chicago Bears have been hard at work settling everything they can for the upcoming season, including clearing up any contract-related issues. One of the biggest was working something out with ascending nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon. It was clear immediately that new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is a big fan of the former 2nd round pick. That ringing endorsement was all the confirmation GM Ryan Poles needed. In the following weeks, the two sides were hard at work figuring out the numbers.
Finally, a resolution was reached. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Gordon will receive a three-year extension worth $40 million, with $31.25 million guaranteed.
This deal ensures the Bears now have two former draft picks secure at least for the next three years alongside Jaylon Johnson. They are joined by Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo. Other names who could get some traction in the coming months are Gervon Dexter, Tyrique Stevenson, and Gordon’s draft classmate, Jaquan Brisker.
The Chicago Bears did the right thing on Gordon.
Nickel cornerbacks are still relatively cheap compared to other defensive back positions in the NFL. His skill and versatility are hard to replicate. It was one of the reasons the team prioritized him with their first pick in the 2022 draft. He has the speed to play tight coverage, the toughness to tackle in the run game, and the instincts to blitz the quarterback. His only drawback to this point has been his health. Gordon has missed nine games over the past three seasons. The Chicago Bears don’t seem overly worried by that. He is too valuable to what this defense can be moving forward. It will be interesting to see if they add another prominent piece to the mix in the upcoming draft.
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Happy to hear that Gordan got his extension. As far as Tyrique getting extended I would hope that they might wait. Dennis Allen and the new coaching staff need to take a closer look at Terell Smith. For the limited snaps he’s had he’s put up some really good numbers. They need to get him more snaps to see what they’ve got. The opposition scouting reports on Tyrique aren’t flattering (to much separation, easily distracted among others). It reads like a laundry list. Suggest looking up a YouTube video entitled “The Chicago Bears have to play Terell Smith more”. They… Read more »
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I am pleased Gordon was signed. Did someone think he would not be extended? The money, I could care less. Regardless (not irregardless) Poles had to sign his first draftee otherwise … Stevenson will be the real issue when the time comes for a CB decision. This was my main point! Then a potential extension with the money will be important matters.
If Stevenson improves then the Bears will possess the number of good CBs needed by an NFL team–which is four 4 4 4 4.
In 3 years, his salary will be considered low. Go Spidey! With expiring contracts at the LB and safety positions, those 2 areas should be addressed in the draft. RB being the top concern.
It’s too bad Shemar Stewart isn’t a little better. On paper he should be the guy.