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Chicago Bears receive huge injury update before Week 13 Black Friday game vs. Eagles

The Chicago Bears received major injury news ahead of their Week 13 Black Friday matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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2 months ago

November 27, 2025

Despite sporting an 8-3 record and standing alone in first place of the NFC North, the Chicago Bears are viewed as massive underdogs at home against the Philadelphia Eagles (8-3) in Friday’s Black Friday showdown.

Perhaps some of that underdog narrative stems from the Bears’ defense being decimated by injuries. All three linebackers missed Week 12’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon have missed the last several weeks with nagging ailments.

But fear not, Bears fans: reinforcements are on the way for Black Friday.

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, both Johnson and Gordon will be back to face the Eagles’ ever-dangerous offense.

Help is on the way: The #Bears are activating Pro Bowl CB Jaylon Johnson and starting DB Kyler Gordon from IR in advance of Friday’s game vs. the #Eagles, sources say.

Gordon has been dealing with groin and calf injuries, while Johnson had surgery to repair a core muscle. pic.twitter.com/e0dqJnjPfO
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 27, 2025

Coordinator Dennis Allen’s unit has been desperate for its top two cornerbacks. The Bears’ defense ranks 27th in the NFL in points allowed per game and 21st in passing yards allowed per game.

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With Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon back in the fold, the results on the field should be much improved.

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