Johnson (groin) will undergo core-muscle surgery this week, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Johnson flew to Philadelphia to receive a consultation on core-muscle surgery. The procedure has been determined to be the best course of action for the 2020 second-rounder, which will provide him the opportunity to return during the second half of the regular season depending on his rehab progress.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Likely to undergo surgery
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Johnson (groin) will likely undergo core muscle surgery next week and could return during the second half of the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Johnson aggravated a groin injury during the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Lions, which was severe enough for him to be placed on injured reserve Saturday. He'll fly to Philadelphia to get a consultation on undergoing core muscle surgery, and there's optimism that the 2020 second-rounder will return during the regular season if he undergoes the procedure. The Bears will likely to turn to Nahshon Wright to start at outside corner opposite Tyrique Stevenson, while Dallis Flowers and Josh Blackwell serve in a rotational role.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Officially out for Week 3
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Johnson (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Johnson dealt with a groin issue all summer and made his season debut last week against the Lions, only to re-injure the groin after 20 defensive snaps. Johnson is out indefinitely and could even miss the remainder of the regular season. Nahshon Wright will handle starting duties opposite Tyrique Stevenson.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Full-go at walkthrough
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Johnson (groin/calf) was estimated to be a full participant at the Bears' walkthrough Wednesday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Johnson was sidelined Week 1 while dealing with both a groin issue and a calf injury, but he appears to be on track to return to action Sunday against the Lions. Head coach Ben Johnson was optimistic that the cornerback will be able to play in Week 2, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, but Johnson's status at practice the rest of the week will be worth monitoring.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Officially inactive
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Johnson (groin) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Minnesota.
Johnson missed the entire summer with his groin injury and just started ramping up his practice activity this past week. It wasn't enough time for Johnson to get cleared for game action. With Johnson and slot CB Kyler Gordon (hamstring) both inactive for Monday night, it's a big boost to the Minnesota passing attack, including Justin Jefferson and slot receiver Adam Thielen.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Questionable for MNF
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Johnson (groin) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Vikings.
Johnson got in a round of limited practices this week, but it remains to be seen if he will be available for Monday night's Week 1 opener after he missed all of training camp and the preseason.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Limited Thursday
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Johnson (calf/groin) was listed as limited on Thursday's practice estimate.
Johnson was forced to sit out all of training camp and the preseason due to a lingering groin injury, so it's encouraging to see him 'limited' as he works to gain clearance for Week 1. The Pro Bowl cornerback will have two more chances to upgrade his activity level ahead of Monday night's home opener against the Vikings.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: On track for season opener
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Johnson (leg) is on track to be ready for the Bears' season opener, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
Johnson was placed on the active/non-football injury list prior to training camp after suffering an injury away from the team. The 26-year-old is progressing through his injury as expected and has the goal of returning in the Bears' season opener against the Vikings and wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The 2020 second-round pick continued to make a name for himself last season, he appeared in all 17 games and was selected to his second straight Pro Bowl, recording 53 tackles (42 solo), two interceptions, eight pass defenses and a forced fumble.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Placed on active/NFI list
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Johnson (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Bears on Saturday.
Once he's ready to resume practice, Johnson can return from the active/NFI list at any time throughout training camp and the preseason. The cornerback suffered a quadriceps injury in Chicago's regular-season finale against Green Bay but returned in time to participate in OTAs in June, so this appears to be another issue. The 2023 All-Pro signed a four-year, $76-million extension with the Bears in March of 2024 and has started all 70 games he's played in during his five-year career.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Unlikely to return vs. Green Bay
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Johnson (quadriceps) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.
Johnson suffered a quadriceps injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game, and it appears unlikely that he will return for the fourth quarter after going back to the locker room. Kyler Gordon could shift over from slot to outside corner, or Terell Smith could come in for Johnson. On the season, Johnson posted a career-high 53 tackles, though he only had two interceptions. Chicago's No. 1 cornerback is signed through 2027.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Gets green light
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Johnson (illness) is good to go for Sunday's game versus the Lions.
Johnson was a late addition to the Bears' injury report Friday due to an illness. It looks like he has since moved on from the issue. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual role at cornerback opposite Tyrique Stevenson.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Questionable with pop-up illness
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Johnson (illness) did not practice Friday and is questionable for Chicago's Week 16 game against the Lions.
Johnson popped up on Chicago's injury report Friday with an illness, and he's now at risk of missing the conference matchup versus Detroit. The fifth-year cornerback has not yet missed an outing this season, and his game status should be revealed approximately 90 minutes before kickoff on Sunday morning.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Picks off pass
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Johnson recorded three tackles and an interception in the Bears' 24-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.
After posting a career-high four interceptions in 2023, Johnson started out the new season on a high note. Also, Johnson averaged 2.57 tackles last year, so his tackle production in this game was in line with previous levels. Based on his moderate tackle totals, Johnson is often reliant upon interceptions to have strong fantasy performances.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Getting four-year deal
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Johnson (shoulder) and the Bears agreed to terms on a four-year, $76 million contract extension Thursday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
Johnson, whom Chicago extended the franchise tag to Tuesday, is instead sticking around on a multi-year contract that includes $43.8 million guaranteed at signing, per Schultz. A second-team All-Pro in 2023, Johnson is now being paid as one of the NFL's premier cornerbacks, a level which he played up to last season. His presence provides the Bears with a reliable pillar in the secondary, one which the rest of the defense can be built around, health provided. Across his four years in the league, Johnson -- who is presumably past the shoulder issue that sidelined him in Week 18 last season -- has managed to suit up for 13, 15, 11, and 14 regular-season games.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Working on new contract
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Bears general manager Ryan Poles said the Bears are in the process of getting a contract extension done with Johnson (shoulder), Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
Johnson is coming off a strong fourth season, having recorded 36 tackles, 10 passes defended and four interceptions during the 2023 campaign. He'll be one of the top potential free agents this offseason if the Bears are unable to re-sign him before free agency begins. According to Adam Jahns of The Athletic, Poles would like to avoid using the franchise tag on Johnson, but it's not clear if they will if they're unable to each an agreement on an extension.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Heads toward free agency
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Johnson (shoulder) was inactive in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
After intercepting just one pass in his first three years in the league, Johnson had a career year with four picks. The veteran also recorded 36 tackles, a touchdown and a forced fumble in 2023. After his strong season, Johnson's contract has been fulfilled, and the cornerback is an unrestricted free agent.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Misses practice with shoulder issue
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Johnson (shoulder) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Johnson picked up a shoulder issue during Sunday's win versus the Falcons, and it's now keeping him out of the Bears' first practice of the new week. He'll probably need to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play in Week 18.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Departs with injury in Week 17
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Johnson left Sunday's game against Atlanta with a shoulder injury and is questionable to return.
Johnson was injured while making a tackle in the second half and subsequently took himself out of the game. Tyrique Stevenson should get more defensive snaps if Johnson is unable to return Sunday.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Returns to full participation
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Johnson (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Johnson missed Chicago's last two games with a hamstring injury, and it now seems as if he's had enough time to move past the issue. The 24-year-old has started all 42 games he's appeared in since coming into the league in 2020, and he'll likely return to a starting cornerback spot this coming Sunday against the Vikings.
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Bears' Jaylon Johnson: Remains out
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Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Commanders.
Johnson suffered the injury during the team's Week 3 loss to the Chiefs and was unable to play Sunday against the Broncos. After logging a DNP each day this week, the Utah product will now be forced to sit out once again.
