Chicago Bears to sign CB Kyler Gordon to 3-year contract extension

The Chicago Bears have locked down a defensive cornerstone agreeing to terms on a contract extension with cornerback Kyler Gordon. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter , the Bears are signing Gordon to a three-year, $40 million contract extension that includes $31.25 million guaranteed.

That makes Gordon the NFL's highest-paid slot cornerback and keeps him in Chicago through 2028. Gordon has developed into one of the NFL's best nickel cornerbacks, and he could find even more success under new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen. Last season, Gordon had a career-high 75 tackles, including our tackles for loss, four pass breakups, 0.



5 sack, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries and two QB hits in 15 games. During the NFL Owners Meetings, general manager Ryan Poles stated that Gordon's contract extension remained a priority for the team. Now, Chicago is able to lock down a key member of the defense for the long haul before the regular season.

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