Tag: Jaylon Johnson

Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; NFC defensive back Jaylon Johnson of the Chicago Bears (1) during the Satisfying Catch event at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Bears open practice window for CB Jaylon Johnson

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The Chicago Bears opened the 21-day practice window for two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson on Friday.

Johnson has been sidelined since aggravating a groin injury during the Bears’ 52-21 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sept. 14. He underwent core muscle surgery to address the injury that limited him throughout the offseason.

“He wants to be out there with these guys,” Chicago head coach Ben Johnson said. “It has not gone, this year has not gone the way he really envisioned it. You come in and it happens during the summer, the initial (injury) and you miss training camp, and then you’re hopeful you’re back to where you were before. And you get hurt in the first game back.

“I think he really wants to be out there, and so he’s worked his tail off to get to this point. And it’s on us as coaches to put him in a good spot here, going forward, to get him ready to compete here in the rest of the year.”

Jaylon Johnson, 26, has recorded 216 tackles and seven interceptions — including one returned for a touchdown — in 71 career games (all starts) since being selected by the Bears in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

–Field Level Media

Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; NFC defensive back Jaylon Johnson of the Chicago Bears (1) catches the ball during the Satisfying Catch event at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Report: Bears CB Jaylon Johnson (groin) headed to IR

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The Chicago Bears are placing two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson on injured reserve with a groin injury, NFL Network reported on Saturday.

Johnson would be required to miss the team’s next four games as a result of the reported move.

Last Sunday, Johnson aggravated the injury that limited him during the offseason. He left the game against the Detroit Lions after diving to break up a pass intended for Amon-Ra St. Brown. Johnson remained on the turf at Ford Field after the whistle and was helped to the sideline by team trainers.

Last week, Johnson described the severity of the injury that limited him throughout the offseason to “The Pivot” podcast, saying he tore his adductor muscle from the pelvic bone. He was on the non-football injury list in training camp and said the injury occurred while training.

Johnson, 26, has recorded 216 tackles and seven interceptions — including one returned for a touchdown — in 71 career games (all starts) since being selected by the Bears in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

–Field Level Media

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Bears bracing for CB Jaylon Johnson to miss extended time

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Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson aggravated the groin injury that limited him in the offseason and is facing an extended absence, which rates as bad news for the NFL’s worst defense.

Quarterbacks are completing 75 percent of their passes against the Bears (0-2) through two weeks with Dak Prescott and the Cowboys up next.

ESPN reported Johnson was out “indefinitely” and the Bears are evaluating the severity of the injury.

Johnson, the No. 1 cornerback on a Chicago defense hit for 39.5 points per game and 7.15 yards per play through two weeks, did not play in the opener against the Vikings and left the Week 2 loss at Detroit after diving to break up a pass intended for Amon-Ra St. Brown. Johnson remained on the turf at Ford Field after the whistle and was helped to the sideline by team trainers.

Last week, Johnson described the severity of the injury that limited him throughout the offseason to “The Pivot” podcast, saying he tore his adductor muscle from the pelvic bone. He was on the non-football injury list in training camp and said the injury occurred while training.

Like Johnson, linebacker TJ Edwards was not available due to injury Week 1. He also left the 52-21 loss to the Lions with a hamstring injury.

The Bears are also dead last allowing 9.75 yards per pass play and point differential (17 per game). They’ve allowed 10 touchdowns in two games.

Prescott is completing 68.6 percent of his passes (59 of 86, 549 yards) for the Cowboys (1-1) in an offense that features wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens and tight end Jake Ferguson.

Johnson, 26, was the 50th overall pick in the 2020 draft. He signed a four-year, $76 million contract extension with the Bears in March 2024.

Edwards had 129 tackles and four sacks last season in 17 games.

–Field Level Media

Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) reacts after an interception off Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Bears CB Kyler Gordon out, CB Jaylon Johnson to play vs. Lions

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Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon was ruled out for Sunday’s road game against the Detroit Lions with a hamstring injury.

Gordon was a late addition to the injury report last week and also missed the season opener Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings.

A former second-round draft pick in 2022, the 25-year-old has 207 tackles, five interceptions and four fumble recoveries in three seasons with the Bears.

The secondary will be bolstered with the addition of Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who had no injury designation Friday after missing the season opener with calf and groin injuries.

Johnson, 26, was named to the Pro Bowl in each of the past two seasons and has seven interceptions with 214 tackles and a fumble recovery in 70 games (all starts) over five seasons.

Chicago defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (knee) is questionable, while wide receiver Jahdae Walker (ankle) is doubtful.

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Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; NFC defensive back Jaylon Johnson of the Chicago Bears (1) catches the ball during the Satisfying Catches event at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Coach claims Bears CB Jaylon Johnson (leg) could be back Week 1

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Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson conceivably could return to the field in time for the team’s season opener against the visiting Minnesota Vikings, head coach Ben Johnson said on Thursday.

Jaylon Johnson injured his leg during offseason training, according to Bears general manager Ryan Poles. The two-time Pro Bowl selection remains on the non-football injury list.

“I think there’s a scenario where he’ll be ready for Week 1,” Ben Johnson said. “That’s really the target date. I know he’s working hard and diligently to get there for that. With those types of injuries that he’s got, you just never know. You never know. It’s still early in that process. I know he’s attacking that rehab really well.”

Johnson, 26, started all 17 games for the Bears in 2024 while playing in the first season of a four-year, $76 million contract. He started all 70 games in which he has played since being selected by Chicago in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Johnson recorded 53 tackles and two interceptions last season and 214 and seven, respectively, during his five seasons with the Bears.

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Oct 22, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson (33) steps in front of Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) to intercept a pass before returning the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Bears sign tagged CB Jaylon Johnson to $76M deal

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Two days after the Bears used the franchise tag to keep him, cornerback Jaylon Johnson secured a $76 million deal to stay in Chicago, according to reports Thursday.

Once the signing is official, Johnson, 24, would become one of the highest-paid players at the position on a deal that would average $19 million per year and reportedly includes $54.4 million guaranteed.

The 2024 franchise tag would’ve guaranteed Johnson a one-year salary of $19.8 million. But general manager Ryan Poles said at the NFL Scouting Combine he felt the sides were extremely close to a long-term deal.

“I think there is really good space for us to find the middle ground. Again, we always have the tag to use, but I really would like to get something done long term,” Poles said in Indianapolis.

A second-round pick in 2020, Johnson was the highest-rated cornerback in the NFL by Pro Football Focus in 2023, allowing a passer rating of 33.3 in more than 500 coverage snaps.

Talks that began more than a year ago included some acrimony.

Chicago’s track record of not setting the market rate at a position even when re-signing its own free agents led to trades in similar situations. When linebacker Roquan Smith demanded $20 million per year, the Bears blinked and traded him to the Baltimore Ravens.

Johnson and the Bears had been at odds since the trade deadline in October, when Poles granted the lockdown cornerback permission to seek a trade. Johnson was hoping for a new deal at the time but said ongoing talks were progressing “slower than expected.”

“At the end of the day, it goes back to respect as well,” Johnson said after the trade deadline passed last season. “You can throw some numbers at someone and hope they take anything. That’s not what I’m looking to do. I’m looking for respect and security.”

Only two cornerbacks average a salary higher than the franchise tender rate: Jaire Alexander of the Packers averages $21 million and Denzel Ward of the Browns is at $20.1 million.

Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed was designated the franchise player of the Chiefs.

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Sep 11, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III (3) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (25) during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Washington CB William Jackson out; Bears CB Jaylon Johnson in

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Washington Commanders cornerback William Jackson III has been ruled out for Thursday night’s game against the Chicago Bears with a back injury.

Meanwhile, the Bears are getting back their top cornerback, Jaylon Johnson, for the game.

Jackson was listed as a full participant Monday, limited on Tuesday before a did not participate on Wednesday and being ruled out. The Commanders held a walkthrough Wednesday.

He’s one of six Commanders ruled out for the game, joining safety Percy Butler (quad), right tackle Sam Cosmi (finger), wideout Jahan Dotson (hamstring), running back Jonathan Williams (knee) and tight end Logan Thomas (calf). Receiver Dyami Brown (groin) is questionable.

Jackson signed a three-year, $40.5 million contract with Washington in March 2021. He has 16 tackles and two passes defensed in four starts this season. He missed Week 3 with a back injury.

Johnson has missed the last three Bears’ games with a quad injury suffered in practice on Sept. 22. He’s been a full participant in practice all week, albeit estimates, with the team holding walkthroughs. He does not carry an injury designation into the game.

Johnson started the first two games of the season and recorded four tackles and a forced fumble. He’s started all 30 games he’s played in for the Bears.

Bears safety Dane Cruikshank (hamstring) is questionable but was listed as a full participant all week.

Bears wide receiver N’Keal Harry also doesn’t carry an injury designation, though the team has yet to decide whether to place him on the active roster for Thursday night’s game. He began the season on injured reserve after having ankle surgery in August and was removed from IR earlier this week.

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Nov 29, 2020; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) is upended by Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (33) on a first down reception in the first quarter during their football game Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-USA TODAY NETWORK

Bears rule out CB Johnson (shoulder), S Bush (foot)

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The Chicago Bears ruled out a pair of key defensive backs for Sunday’s road game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Starting cornerback Jaylon Johnson was downgraded because of a shoulder injury, while safety Deon Bush was ruled out because of a foot injury. Johnson has started all 13 games during his rookie season, while Bush has appeared in 10 games in a reserve role.

Chicago promoted defensive back Xavier Crawford from the practice squad to help fill the void. The Bears also restored linebacker Manti Te’o from the Reserve/COVID-19 list to the team’s practice squad.

The Bears (6-7) and Vikings (6-7) each are fighting for a chance to climb back to .500.

–Field Level Media