When the Chicago Bears take on the Philadelphia Eagles in this year’s Black Friday game, they will do so with a pair of notable reinforcements in the secondary. Both Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon are set to play on Black Friday.

Johnson and Gordon will be activated from IR in time for Friday’s game, according to a team announcement.

Both players remained on IR through Week 12.

Each have continued to make progress in their respective recoveries, however. As such, they will be available against the Eagles.

A big boost to our secondary https://t.co/5tZKWmviGP — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 27, 2025

Bears defense getting a major boost

Johnson seemed to be lost for the year after just one game played following his core muscle surgery. He returned to practice roughly t

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