The Chicago Bears Podcast

Kyler Gordon's Return Is LOADING... How He Changes the Bears Defense | Courtney Cronin

October 8, 2026·44 min
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The Chicago Bears Podcast | Kyler Gordon Return + D'Andre Swift's Changing Role Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago's John "Jurko" Jurkovic Brought to you by Midwest Dairy, The Advantage Dealer Group & City Colleges of Chicago Could Kyler Gordon FINALLY return to the Chicago Bears defense this week? Pat The Designer and former NFL defensive tackle Jurko break down the latest surrounding Gordon's potential activation and what his return could mean for Dennis Allen's defense. The guys discuss how Kyler Gordon could change the Bears secondary, the impact he could have at nickel cornerback, and whether his presence could help Chicago take another step forward defensively. Then the conversation shifts to the Bears backfield, where D'Andre Swift's role could be changing after recent fumble issues. Is Ben Johnson losing confidence in Swift, and could Kyle Monangai begin taking on a larger role in the Chicago Bears offense? Jurko gives his NFL veteran perspective on how coaches handle ball-security concerns and what it could mean for Swift's playing time moving forward. Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Will Kyler Gordon be activated this week? How his return changes the Bears defense 00:20:00 – Is D'Andre Swift's role changing after his fumble problems? Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, injury updates, roster analysis and insider discussion from ESPN Chicago! #ChicagoBears #KylerGordon #DAndreSwift #KyleMonangai #BenJohnson #DennisAllen #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #BearDown

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