Gordon has appeared in 42 games with 34 starts in three seasons, recording 207 tackles, 17 pass breakups, five interceptions, 1.5 sacks, nine tackles-for-loss, four fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles.
As soon as new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen studied film of Gordon, the veteran coach knew that the fourth-year pro would be a perfect fit in the defense.
"He was a guy that when we first got in here and we watched tape, we clearly identified as a guy that fit our scheme, the things that we want to be able to do," Allen said. "We're excited about having him and look forward to getting started."
In April, the Bears signed Gordon to a three-year contract extension that runs through the 2028 season. Last season Gordon played in 15 games with 13 starts and established career highs with 75 tackles, four tackles-for-loss and three fumble recoveries.
"A lot of things that we look for in the nickel position, he has that skillset," Allen said. "He's got coverage skills. He's highly intelligent. One of the things that impressed me the most was how they played him last year. He lined up to the \[wide side of the\] field, but he got into the box a lot and fit in the running game. So I think he's got a really good understanding of how to fit there. Nickels are going to have to fit in the run game, and so that was one of the things that we thought was a pretty good fit for us."