On Wednesday, the Chicago Bears announced a change to their tight end room by signing undrafted free agent Thomas Gordon, who played his college ball at Northwestern, and waiving Jordan Murray with an injury designation (groin).
Gordon spent six years with the Wildcats, playing in 54 games, making 54 receptions for 529 yards and two touchdowns. He was a rookie camp tryout for the Bears, and he was also signed by the UFL’s San Antonio Brahmas. He’s a big target (6’5”, 255 pounds), who was a reliable receiver in college, but his blocking skills are what will give him a shot to stick on the practice squad.
Murray’s injury comes at a bad time, as it happens before he’s able to showcase his skills in the upcoming preseason slate. The Bears were his fifth team since entering the league as a UDFA out of Hawaii in 2023.
Starting Y tight end, Cole Kmet, who left the field yesterday with an injury, should be back sooner rather than later. CHGO’s Adam Hoge reported that Knet avoided anything serious.