Just Hours After the Bears Released a Key Update on Kyler Gordon, Super Bowl LIII Champion Cornerback Shockingly Announces Desire to Join Chicago – Willing to Take a Pay Cut to Help the Bears Reach the Super Bowl
Chicago, Illinois – December 10, 2025
Just hours after the Chicago Bears issued a major update on Kyler Gordon’s status, the NFL was rocked by unexpected news: Stephon Gilmore — Super Bowl LIII champion, 5× Pro Bowler and 2× First-Team All-Pro — publicly expressed his desire to join the Bears and declared he is willing to take a pay cut to help turn Chicago into a true Super Bowl contender.
The timing sent shockwaves throughout the league, especially with the Bears facing a full-blown crisis at cornerback following a series of injuries, including the possibility of Gordon being sidelined long-term. Gilmore’s proactive message — essentially saying “I’m ready if you are” — didn’t just surprise fans; it opened a door Chicago never expected to see at this stage of the season.
At 35, Gilmore still carries elite traits: exceptional play recognition, disciplined man-coverage technique and proven big-game poise — qualities that made him one of the most feared cornerbacks in the NFL for nearly a decade. On a young Chicago roster, a veteran leader with deep playoff experience could fundamentally shift the identity and ceiling of this defense.

When asked about the possibility of joining the Bears, Gilmore didn’t hide his determination or emotion:
“I’ve reached every peak — Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, All-Pro — but the fire to compete has never left,” Gilmore said. “If Chicago needs someone willing to put everything on the line to step into this fight, I’m ready. I’m willing to take a pay cut just to be part of a group whose spirit and hunger are rising.”
Sources say the Bears have already taken notice and are seriously evaluating the opportunity. With Caleb Williams playing steady football, Ben Johnson’s defensive system developing rapidly, and Chicago still firmly in the NFC North race, adding Gilmore could be the “right player at the perfect moment.”
If the Bears and Gilmore find common ground, Chicago will be sending a loud, unmistakable message to the rest of the NFC: They’re not just aiming for the playoffs — they’re aiming for the Super Bowl.
And for Gilmore, this could become the defining final chapter of a storied career.













