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The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2025-26 regular season, and the franchise hopes to turn things around with Ben Johnson as head coach. However, there have been some injury concerns regarding cornerback Jaylon Johnson and his availability come Week 1. On Tuesday, Johnson received some good news regarding his situation. Reports indicate that […]

Jaylon Johnson seems to be making progress in his injury recovery ahead of the Chicago Bears’ 2025 NFL season. Johnson suffered a leg injury before the Bears’ training camp started. He has been on the sidelines since, but team reporter Brad Biggs had a positive injury update on how the defender is making strides in […]

The Chicago Bears are hoping to break through and compete in the 2025 NFL season, currently participating in training camp. While the majority of the attention has focused on Caleb Williams and the offense, the Bears’ defense could be its stronger unit heading into next season. The Bears have been participating in training camp without […]

When it comes to cornerback play, the Chicago Bears are counting on Jaylon Johnson to be their best cover man and one of the elite at his position in the NFL. Johnson signed a four-year, $76 million contract last season and that gave the elite cornerback an elite paycheck. However, that level has since been […]

As the Chicago Bears head into the 2025 NFL season with a new-look coaching staff, one key player is poised to reach another level: cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Recently ranked No. 8 in ESPN’s annual cornerback rankings, voted on by over 70 NFL coaches, execs, and scouts, Johnson continues to establish himself as one of the […]

The Chicago Bears solidified their secondary ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Ryan Poles and company are keeping a key piece moving forward through a $40 million decision. The NFC North franchise have extended cornerback Kyler Gordon, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter Sunday. The insider revealed the full contract details coming for the slot […]

Even when the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as their next head coach, Jaylon Johnson knew what to expect. After all, Chicago had an underwhelming 2024 campaign. Despite drafting rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and securing free agents, the 5-12 record didn’t match the talent. While there were organizational issues, there was also an underachieving mentality […]

The Chicago Bears will soon spend their fourth straight season missing the playoffs. But cornerback Jaylon Johnson is bringing an aggressive mindset for the season finale against the Green Bay Packers. Albeit it’s an NSFW one. The verbose defender got asked what his attitude is ahead of Sunday. Even though he’s walking into the offseason […]

During Thursday Night Football between the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks, sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung spoke with Jaylon Johnson about his team’s head coaching search and what he looks for in a coach, emphasizing Caleb Williams and the offense. In fact, Hartung revealed Johnson’s short list of coaches, per Clay Harbor on X. “Jaylon Johnson […]

Jaylon Johnson has been a defensive captain for the Chicago Bears all season long but did not appear to have that title in Week 15. Following the team’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Johnson was upset after finding out that he did not have the traditional “C” on his uniform that indicates a team’s captain. […]

Now that the dust has settled following their heartbreaking loss to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson joined 670 The Score to give his side of the story on what happened between him and former head coach Matt Eberflus. “I don’t really give a damn about too much of it,” Johnson […]

It doesn’t take an expert to psychoanalyze what has plagued the Chicago Bears over the last six games. All you really need is to have spent a good chunk of your life having closely followed professional sports, and you can start to get the sense of when a team has completely lost belief in their […]

The Chicago Bears suffered yet another brutal loss in their Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Detroit Lions. Still, as bad as things got in the logic-defying final 30 seconds of Chicago’s 23-20 Week 13 defeat, the vibes were even worse in the Bears’ locker room after the game. Defensive leader Jaylon Johnson “went crazy,” according […]

It was American author Kurt Vonnegut who once said, “Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.” Perhaps this is why after the Chicago Bears’ second gut-wrenching defeat in the last four weeks, cornerback Jaylon Johnson is describing Sunday’s […]

It’s wild what one play can do to the trajectory of a season. Think about it… with just seconds to play against the Washington Commanders, it looked like the Chicago Bears were on the verge of improving to 5-2 on the season with what looked to be very winnable games against the Arizona Cardinals and […]

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson has made a habit this season of using a towel to perform the recently popular “belt to a**” celebration. Fans have noticed him doing it before games. On Friday, Johnson shared a post to Instagram that showed him doing the celebration. But his choice to mention a Boston Celtics superstar […]

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson did not hold back on putting his fellow teammates on blast for their ineptitude in the 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. While the performance out of Chicago was not up to standard, neither was the overall effort and grit displayed by the team. Based on Johnson’s […]

For the last week, the buzzword inside of the Chicago Bears organization has been ‘accountability.’ In fact, a quick Google search of ‘Chicago Bears accountability,’ will yield all sorts of results, ranging from whether Tyrique Stevenson has taken enough accountability for his blunder on the soul-crushing Hail Mary loss to the Commanders, or whether Doug […]

The Chicago Bears took a tough loss against the Washington Commanders in Week 8 because of a Hail Mary, and some of the players have called out the team and the coaching staff. One of those players was Jaylon Johnson, and he didn’t hold back his thoughts in an appearance on 670 The Score. “At […]

The NFL got exactly what it wanted when it flexed the Bears vs. Commanders game into the late window. The Chicago Bears almost completed an impressive second-half comeback against the surging Washington Commanders. Unfortunately, they gave up a touchdown on a Hail Mary as time expired and lost the game 18-15. Bears coach Matt Eberflus […]

In a stunning conclusion to Sunday’s game, the Washington Commanders snatched victory from the Chicago Bears with a last-second Hail Mary, leaving players and fans in disbelief. The miraculous 52-yard touchdown catch by Noah Brown off a pass from rookie Jayden Daniels secured an 18-15 victory for the Commanders in a dramatic fashion. Addressing the […]

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has started right where he left off in his Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign. The Texans (2-0) are playing great football on both sides, and Stroud has thrown for 494 yards in two games with zero interceptions. During Week 2’s 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears, the 22-year-old quarterback […]

It seems like all things fun for the Chicago Bears in 2024, including a special honor for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. But cornerback Jaylon Johnson said everybody needs to take a step back, according to a post on X by Mark Grote of 670TheScore. “I’m done buying into the hype,” Johnson said. “Everything that we […]

The Chicago Bears are about to enter one of their most anticipated seasons in recent memory. Bears fans are riding high after the team drafted QB Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They also added a ton of talent on both sides of the ball this offseason, leading to […]

Since 2011, the NFL Top 100 list has been an annual source of intrigue, validation, and depending on who it is that you ask, controversy. One of those guys who rightfully has a reason to feel slighted by the way the vote shook out this year is Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who didn’t mince […]

There’s a lot to be excited about if you’re a Chicago Bears fan these days. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has all the makings of a franchise guy, and the supporting cast around him may have Chicago back in the playoffs sooner rather than later. However, for some fans and players, potential doesn’t mean as much […]

The Chicago Bears are in a state of flux. With the 2024 NFL draft coming up, it’s become increasingly likely that the team trades Justin Fields to draft Caleb Williams with the first pick. While it’s a sensible move, it’s obviously to have an effect on the locker room. How will the team respond to […]

The Chicago Bears have locked down a key piece of their secondary. All-pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson has agreed to a four-year extension worth $76 million with $54.4 million guaranteed, via Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report: “BREAKING: Jaylon Johnson deal is DONE, sources tell BR. 4 for 76M, 54.4 guaranteed. One of the best young players […]

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and cap space to spend, the Chicago Bears have plenty of resources at their disposal. But before bringing anyone new in, the Bears made sure to retain one of their own. Chicago has used the franchise tag on cornerback Jaylon Johnson, paying him $19.8 […]

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles said that the Bears and Jaylon Johnson are working on a contract, per Courtney Cronin of ESPN. “In the process of getting Jaylon Johnson done,” Poles told the media Tuesday. “Conversations are going well at this time. We feel like we’ve done a really good job kind of coming […]

As the NFL offseason ramps up, the Las Vegas Raiders stand at a critical crossroads. Following a promising start to the 2023 season, the team stumbled down the stretch. They ended with an 8-9 record and narrowly missed the playoffs. Nevertheless, with strategic signings in free agency, the Raiders can reinforce their roster and mount […]

The 7-10 Chicago Bears made progress in the 2023 season. They had been a 3-14 team the season before, and they often lost touch with their opponents. Not only did they more than double their win total, they had a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter of three of their losses. If they had not […]

The New Orleans Saints wrapped up the 2023 NFL season with a 9-8 record. They narrowly fell short of clinching a playoff spot. As the team sets its sights on regrouping and enhancing performance for the upcoming season, a list of early free agent targets has surfaced. These prospective signings could bolster the Saints’ roster, […]

The Indianapolis Colts are heading into a pivotal offseason after narrowly missing the playoffs in the 2023 NFL season. It’s clear that the team’s free agency decisions will be crucial in bolstering their roster for a postseason push next year. In this article, we will explore potential free agent targets that could address the team’s […]

After falling to the Green Bay Packers in Week 18, the Chicago Bears enter the offseason with plenty of question. However, to plenty of Bears fans, Chicago already has the answer. Fans put up signs around Halas Hall indicating how they feel about Justin Fields and Jaylon Johnson. In both cases, it’s clear that at […]

The Chicago Bears have nothing to play for in the standings in Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers. However, the NFC North squad can not only play spoiler against a hated rival, but the pressure is on head coach Matt Eberflus, quarterback Justin Fields, and other Bears players to put one more good game […]

The Chicago Bears and cornerback Jaylon Johnson have discussed a long-term contract to keep him with the team past this season, but have been unable to agree to terms. Despite that, Jaylon Johnson recently spoke about his desire to stay, as he believes the Bears are building towards something good in the near future. “I […]

The Chicago Bears are trying to pull an upset on the road against the Detroit Lions with Justin Fields returning to action, and Jaylon Johnson missed a golden chance to make a game-changing play by dropping an easy pick six in the red zone off of a bad throw from Jared Goff. Jaylon Johnson wants […]

Why settle for less? The San Francisco 49ers came into the season with a supposedly fierce defense and an offense full of offensive weapons. However, the last three games have exposed the team’s soft underbelly on defense. If their pass-rush isn’t able to get to the quarterback, their entire defense falls apart. Because of that, […]