Since making his season debut for the Chicago Bears, star slot cornerback Kyler Gordon has been one of the best players on the field. To come back from a lengthy injury rehab and post a ridiculous 3-sack effort in that debut against the Atlanta Falcons was flat-out unbelievable.
He's been a big reason this Bears defense has turned things around, along with the addition of Jeffery Simmons.
But, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9, the Bears cornerback went down to injury just as the second half got underway.
Gordon hit the grass trying to defend a long, 58-yard reception by Tez Johnson, off the arm of Baker Mayfield.
At first, it appeared as though Gordon was holding his left arm. But, we'll have more updates as they come in.
Update 11/8, 9:17pm CT: Gordon spent some time in the blue medical tent and is headed back to the locker room.
Update 11/8, 9:28pm CT: Gordon was seen walking on his own.
Update 11/8, 9:38pm CT: Both Gordon and Stevenson were seen walking back out to the Bears' sideline.
Bears' cornerback room is looking thin after Week 9
Along with Gordon, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson left the game just before halftime with what the team is calling a hand injury. He was initially ruled questionable to return.
Without Stevenson and Gordon, the Bears are down to the likes of Jaylon Johnson, Clark Phillips and Josh Blackwell as the only other active cornerbacks.
Chicago's cornerback room was already under a microscope with both Johnson and Stevenson having rough seasons, thus far, and that had led many fans to clamoring for a trade at the deadline.
It appears that is exactly what should happen at this point in the season.
Ryan Poles needs to trade for a cornerback before Tuesday's deadline
As if it weren't clear before the Sunday Night Football matchup, it is now abundantly clear that general manager Ryan Poles needs to go get a cornerback, or two, before the trade deadline passes Tuesday afternoon.
There are a few available, potentially, such as Donte Jackson fo the Los Angeles Chargers, Riq Woolen of the Philadelphia Eagles or Alontae Taylor of the Tennessee Titans. Maybe, just maybe, the Bears pursue a reunion with Nahshon Wright, currently with the New York Jets.
Any of the above names should be able to be had for a Day 3 pick, and likely no more than a fifth or sixth rounder. If Poles is able to acquire any of them -- heck, maybe even more than one of them -- he should do it.
The Bears have already gone all-in with the Simmons trade. Now, the cornerback room is looking like even more of a weak spot.
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