Bears Extend Kyler Gordon's Contract to $40M

The Chicago Bears have signed cornerback Kyler Gordon to a three-year, $40 million contract extension, making him the NFL's highest-paid slot cornerback. The deal includes $31.25 million guaranteed and ensures Gordon remains with the team through the 2028 season. Gordon, who was entering the final year of his rookie contract, has established himself as a key player on the Bears' defense, recording a career-high 75 tackles in 2024 along with five pass defenses and multiple fumble recoveries. Bears GM Ryan Poles had prioritized this extension, emphasizing Gordon's significance as his first draft pick in 2022. With this deal, the Bears are solidifying their roster as they prepare for the upcoming NFL Draft and continue their offseason strategy. The focus now shifts to other potential roster moves, including the future of offensive lineman Joe Thuney.