History of Kyler Gordon in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 26, 2025

Kyler Gordon is a professional American football cornerback currently playing for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. He was drafted by the Bears in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Washington for the Washington Huskies. Gordon is a relatively new player making his mark in the league.

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December 17, 1999: Kyler Gordon's Birth

On December 17, 1999, Kyler Gordon was born. He would later become a professional football cornerback.

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2018: Redshirted at Washington

In 2018, Kyler Gordon played in four games during his first year at Washington and was subsequently redshirted.

2019: Started Four Games

In 2019, Kyler Gordon started four of 13 games for Washington, recording 32 tackles.

2020: Started One of Four Games

In 2020, Kyler Gordon started one of four games and had 18 tackles for Washington.

2021: Full-Time Starter

In 2021, Kyler Gordon became a full-time starter for Washington.

January 5, 2022: Declared for the NFL Draft

On January 5, 2022, Kyler Gordon declared for the 2022 NFL draft.

June 25, 2022: Signed with Chicago Bears

On June 25, 2022, Kyler Gordon signed a four-year, $8.68 million rookie contract with the Chicago Bears, including $5.79 million guaranteed and a $3.49 million signing bonus.

September 11, 2022: Professional Debut

On September 11, 2022, Kyler Gordon made his professional regular season debut and first career start for the Chicago Bears against the San Francisco 49ers, recording six solo tackles in the Bears' 19-10 victory.

October 24, 2022: First Career Interception

On October 24, 2022, Kyler Gordon recorded his first career interception on a pass from Bailey Zappe intended for Tyquan Thornton, helping the Bears secure a 33-14 win against the New England Patriots.

2022: Given Nickname 'Spider-Man'

In 2022, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus nicknamed Kyler Gordon "Spider-Man."

2022: Drafted by the Chicago Bears

In 2022, Kyler Gordon was drafted by the Chicago Bears of the NFL.

September 10, 2023: Hand Injury

On September 10, 2023, Kyler Gordon exited the Bears' game against the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter after injuring his hand. He recorded one solo tackle and a pass deflection before exiting.

September 14, 2023: Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 14, 2023, the Bears placed Kyler Gordon on injured reserve after he underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his hand.

October 14, 2023: Activated from Injured Reserve

On October 14, 2023, after being sidelined for four games, the Bears removed Kyler Gordon from injured reserve and added him back to the active roster.

October 29, 2023: Wore Spider-Man Mask Before Game

On October 29, 2023, Kyler Gordon wore a Spider-Man mask before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

December 31, 2023: Intercepted a Pass by Taylor Heinicke

On December 31, 2023, Kyler Gordon made three combined tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by Taylor Heinicke to KhaDarel Hodge, contributing to the Bears' 37-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

October 13, 2024: Injury During Game Against Jaguars

On October 13, 2024, Kyler Gordon recorded seven combined tackles before suffering an injury and exiting during the third quarter of a 35-16 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.