Chicago Bears suffer 2 defensive injuries at Tuesday’s practice

Sep 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) reacts after a turnover against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Chicago Bears suffer 2 defensive injuries at Tuesday’s practice

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Jun 9, 2026 6:10 PM ET

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The Chicago Bears had two players suffer injuries during the first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday.

The Bears defense dealt with injuries all of last season, with Dayo Odeyingbo, Shemar Turner, Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson missing numerous games.

Gordon, dealing with a soft tissue injury, missed time during voluntary OTAs earlier this spring. Chicago head coach Ben Johnson wanted to see Gordon back on the field for practice this spring after being unavailable for most of last season.

Per Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Gordon did not return to practice on Tuesday, but Odeyingbo made his first appearance to practice this spring. The Bears had two defensive players suffer injuries during practice.

Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson appeared to have an ankle injury, and linebacker D’Marco Jackson appeared to suffer a shoulder injury.

“Bears mandatory minicamp practice is over,” Finley posted on X. “CB Tyrique Stevenson and LB D’Marco Jackson were banged up with what looked like ankle and shoulder injuries, respectively. CB Kyler Gordon remains out with an injury. DE Dayo Odeyingbo (Achilles) was in team drills for the first time.”

Chicago Bears suffer a couple injuries on Tuesday

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Jackson signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Bears after a successful first season with the team in 2025.

This is a big offseason for Stevenson, who is set to play on the final year of his rookie contract. The 2023 second-round pick has much to show the coaching staff during the regular season if Chicago is to extend his contract during the 2027 offseason.

While Stevenson suffered an injury and Gordon remains off the practice field, the Bears did have some good news for the secondary. Johnson recorded two interceptions during a team drill and one during the two-minute drill, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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