Chicago Bears DB Kyler Gordon “Will be back very soon”, says his personal trainer

Is anyone else sick of the Kyler Gordon saga yet?

If you ask Ben Johnson, he’s certainly done talking about it. That is, until Gordon is on the practice field preparing for a football game. Considering the amount of money Gordon makes ($12.91 million salary-cap hit this season), I’m sure Johnson wants him practicing with the team, at the very least.

This issue has become larger and larger as time has gone on, as the unknown about Gordon’s status is alarming to many.

After a great 59-37 win by the Bears in yesterday’s season opener, all the nationwide talk has been about the prolific offense. And rightfully so. Chicago finally has a coach and quarterback worth talking about, and it’s been years in the making.

However, if you unpack what really went on during Week 1, it wasn’t hard to realize how shaky this Chicago Bears defense was.

Panthers QB Bryce Young had one of his best games, throwing for 361 yards (second most of his career) and three touchdowns. The secondary looked confused and weak at times, but forced turnovers when it mattered.

Rookie DBs Malik Muhammad and Dillon Thieneman were great in their NFL debuts.

Bears rookie CB Malik Muhammad with one of the best interceptions you’ll see

1 INT and 2 PBU in the first half pic.twitter.com/HptUAjC4ym

— Dave (@davebftv) September 13, 2026

This secondary group needs Kyler Gordon back in the lineup, especially when you consider his contract situation.

Not every offense will look like the Panthers’ (rather weak at times), and the schedule will get more difficult as the weeks go on. But when is Gordon expected to be back?

According to his trainer, it’s sooner than most of us probably think.

Chicago Bears: Kyler Gordon’s trainer Montel Fleming hints at possible return to football activities

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune wrote a story today involving many of the Bears’ Week 1 storylines.

This included a blip on Kyler Gordon and his potential return to the team. Biggs reached out to Montel Fleming, who is working with Gordon on body alignment and injury prevention. Kyler will be out until at least Week 5, as he is on the PUP list.

Fleming previously worked with DB Jaylon Johnson back in 2021, as the specialist reached out to Johnson on Instagram with some tips on his dysfunction.

Biggs asked Fleming if he could explain Gordon’s situation and how soft-tissue injuries could affect him this consistently.

“Due to overcompensation,” Fleming said. “OK, so a lot of strength and conditioning coaches in these programs and these clubs think that lifting weights is the only outcome to prevent injuries and to gain strength. Well, they don’t understand that a key measure is called your myofascia. Your fascia is what allows your body to have the range of motion that it needs to have.”

Fleming continued, speaking on Gordon’s current mindset with everything going on. He also said he’s working with Dr. Michael Risher, a chiropractor, to get Gordon cleared to return to football activity.

“Kyler right now has a very strong support system around him, making sure that his head is staying on straight and he is still staying disciplined and focused for this season,” Fleming said. “He’s not in a depressed state. He’s joyful. He’s happy. He’s really happy now because he doesn’t feel the same pains that he did just a few weeks ago. Michael and I are really doing our very, very best to make sure that Kyler gets back as expeditiously as possible.”

A welcome sign if you’re a Bears fan, depending on what you make of Fleming’s words. It’s not uncommon for players to work with specialists outside of the organizations, but it does create a layer of uncertainty.

Fleming concluded by saying, “Kyler will be back very soon.”

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