Big news coming out of the Bears camp, and it’s a shocker if you remember what their General Manager Ryan Poles said back in September: Kyler Gordon is officially active and set to play against the Falcons on Sunday. Poles had actually stated he wasn’t sure if Gordon would ever suit up for the team again, so this is a wild turnaround for the Bears’ defensive back.
Gordon’s Return & Roster Shuffle Explained
Gordon’s been grinding his way back from a calf injury that kept him sidelined for most of last season, so his activation from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday is a massive development. It’s gotta be a huge lift for their secondary. But that’s not the only move Chicago made. Defensive back Nick McCloud is also now on the active roster, pulled up from the practice squad and ready for Sunday’s game. To make room for Gordon and McCloud, the Bears made a couple of tough calls: defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo hit injured reserve, and defensive back Xavier Woods was released. They also elevated linebacker Buddy Johnson and running back Zavier Scott from the practice squad for Sunday, adding some extra depth for the matchup.
What This Means for Sunday
So, what’s it all mean for the Bears on Sunday when they face the Falcons? Getting a guy like Kyler Gordon back, especially after the GM’s previous comments, has to inject some serious energy into that defense. It’s all about who steps up now and how these new active roster additions, particularly McCloud, mesh immediately. It’ll be interesting to see how this re-shuffled defensive lineup performs and if Gordon can hit the ground running after such a long layoff and that surprising road to recovery.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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