Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams will miss Sunday's game against the Buccaneers due to personal reasons. Coach Matt Eberflus will call defensive plays in his absence. Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon had surgery to repair a broken hand and is expected to return after Week 5. Backup cornerback Josh Blackwell is doubtful with a hamstring injury, and if he can't play, Greg Stroman Jr. will take his place in the nickel position. Rookie Tyrique Stevenson is expected to stay at outside cornerback.
- Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams will miss Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
- Coach Matt Eberflus will call defensive plays in Williams' absence.
- Cornerback Kyler Gordon had surgery to repair a broken hand and is expected to return after Week 5.
- Backup cornerback Josh Blackwell is doubtful with a hamstring injury.
- If Blackwell can't play, Greg Stroman Jr. will take his place in the nickel position.
- Rookie Tyrique Stevenson is expected to stay at outside cornerback.