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Another NFL trade deadline has come and gone without the Dallas Cowboys’ front office making the big splash a lot of fans were looking for. The Cowboys swung two big trades this offseason for Stephon Gilmore and Brandin Cooks, but injuries and unforeseen weaknesses that damaged Dallas’ roster through the first half of the season […]

The Chicago Bears are amid a troubling season with their 2-6 record. Although, not all hope is lost. Chicago has players with high potential for success on the roster. Jaylon Johnson and Montez Sweat are two of these players. The Bears recently acquired Sweat at the NFL trade deadline, while Johnson was rumored to be […]

As trade rumors were swirling around Jaylon Johnson, the Bears went out and traded for former Washington Commanders defensive lineman Montez Sweat. But with both Bears set to be free agents this offseason, Johnson knows that things could get difficult. If Sweat were to get an extension before Johnson, the cornerback says he wouldn’t take […]

The story of the NFL Trade Deadline often centers around what deals end up getting done, but one trade deadline story worth monitoring related to a deal that wasn’t made in the Windy City. The Chicago Bears were active at the deadline, sending a 2nd round pick to Washington in exchange for Montez Sweat, who should provide […]

The Chicago Bears had a busy couple of days leading up to the NFL trade deadline. Rumors swirled about Jaylon Johnson wanting to be traded, although nothing came to fruition and he stayed in Chicago, at least for the rest of the season. On top of that, the Bears struck gold with a trade for […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has passed, and as usual, there have been both winners and losers. This year’s NFL trade deadline saw a high level of activity, with numerous players changing teams in the week leading up to it. Some teams made moves to strengthen their rosters for potential postseason runs. Some, well, won’t […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were in contention to land Chicago Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson, just before the Bears pulled the plug on any deals and decided not to move him. Chicago had been taking numerous calls on Johnson throughout the past week, with teams like the Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, and Buffalo Bills extremely interested, per […]

After previously receiving permission to seek out a trade, cornerback Jaylon Johnson is expected to remain with the Chicago Bears prior to the NFL trade deadline, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Johnson is a talented cornerback who had requested a trade. He is set to hit free agency following the 2023 season. Since no […]

The Dallas Cowboys are never shy to make a move if it’s for the betterment of their roster but ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, there is one player they’re likely not acquiring: Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson. According to insider Josina Anderson, the price for Johnson is too high for the Cowboys’ […]

A potential major piece of the NFL trade deadline puzzle has been added to the mix before Tuesday afternoon’s deadline. After weeks of debating whether to trade or extend cornerback Jaylon Johnson, the Chicago Bears are willing to listen to offers after the former second-round pick formally requested a trade late Monday night. Johnson is […]

Matt Eberflus’ Chicago Bears are not having the ideal season. They had to deal with Chase Claypool in the offseason, parted ways with DJ Moore, and are now facing a lot of criticism after the Justin Fields-led squad fell to a six-loss record. Understandably, players who have the option to go out of the system […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have had a rocky start to their 2023 NFL season. Despite some impressive performances, the team has struggled with consistency and has yet to find its footing. With the 2023 NFL deadline fast approaching, the Chargers must make a last-minute trade to bolster their roster and give themselves the best chance […]

As a Chicago Bears fan, I can say with confidence that it hasn’t been a great 2023. That’s likely not breaking news, as the Bears have been one of the more frequent punchlines of the season thus far. I have no shortage of gripes with various facets of the team (the coaching staff mostly), but […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have had a mixed start to the 2023 NFL season. With the trade deadline approaching on October 31, the Chargers are looking to make some moves to improve their chances of making the playoffs. In this article, we will discuss three early trade candidates that the Chargers could target to bolster […]

The Baltimore Ravens have had a pretty good start to the 2023 NFL season. As the trade deadline approaches, the Ravens are looking to make some moves to bolster their roster and make a push for the playoffs. In this article, we will discuss three potential trade targets for the Ravens and why they would […]

Last season, the Chicago Bears aided their rebuilding efforts by trading Roquan Smith for draft compensation. They could do the same by trading Jaylon Johnson at this year’s trade deadline, which falls on Halloween. Johnson and the Bears have yet to strike an agreement on a contract extension and those talks don’t appear to have […]

The Chicago Bears were not exactly expected to do big things in the 2023-24 season, but significant improvement was a plausible goal for the organization and its fans to have. A 1-5 record and last-place standing in the NFC North effectively erases those aspirations. This rebuild seems far from over. With that being said, the […]

The Chicago Bears finally earned a win in Week 5 when they defeated the Washington Commanders for their first triumph in nearly a full calendar year. The relief throughout the Windy City was palpable for both the team and its long-suffering fans. As a result, there is hope that the Bears can put together a […]

Nothing has gone right for the Chicago Bears in 2023. Heading into their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Washington Commanders, the Bears are facing even more bad luck. All three of Eddie Jackson, Jaylon Johnson and Chase Claypool have been ruled out for TNF, via Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Johnson and Jackson […]

In their Week 1 loss to the rival Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Bears remained within striking distance for most of the game. A field goal ended the first half to give the Packers a 10-6 lead, hardly an insurmountable deficit. So what happened in the second half that caused the game to slip away, […]

The Chicago Bears are preparing for one of their most exciting seasons in quite some time. Even after they won the NFC North in 2018 fans were not nearly as excited about the potential of that team in 2019 versus what fans expect out of the future now. This all stems from the adoration for […]

The Chicago Bears appeared to hit bottom last year when they finished in last place in the NFC North with a 3-14 record. Despite the poor showing, there were several highlights and many of them involved athletic quarterback Justin Fields. There are many observers who expect the third-year signal-caller to demonstrate his star power during […]

The Chicago Bears appear to have finally figured out their offense over the past few weeks. They have let Justin Fields loose under center, and the results have been wildly encouraging. That hasn’t kept the Bears out of the loss column, though, as they came up short in another hard fought contest in Week 10 […]

The Chicago Bears have had a tough season. They are 4-9 and all but eliminated from playoff contention. Bears head coach Matt Nagy was reportedly on the hot seat, then he wasn’t. Reports had surfaced that he had lost the locker room. Well, it certainly sounds like the latter part was accurate. According to USA […]

The Chicago Bears already had their hands full heading into a Week 17 showdown with Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams and a high-powered Green Bay Packers offense this weekend. The job got a whole lot harder for the Bears as they battle for a playoff spot. Chicago announced rookie cornerback Jaylon Johnson and slot corner Buster […]

The Chicago Bears selected cornerback Jaylon Johnson out of Utah in the second round (50th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. In two games so far, Johnson has been impressive. He has 10 tackles and already racked up an impressive five pass deflections. So the difference in speed from college football to the NFL clearly […]

The 2020 NFL Draft has been one of the more loaded rookie draft classes that were seen in recent years. The group was headlined by collegiate studs namely quarterback Joe Burrow, defensive end Chase Young, and cornerback Jeff Okudah, among others. But those guys aren’t exactly your definition of a fantasy football rookie sleepers, as […]

Having good players in the secondary has never been more important in the NFL, and this year’s NFL Draft cornerback class boasts some very good prospects. Here are the five best. 5. Jeff Gladney, TCU Gladney didn’t have a great Combine, as his 4.48s 40-yard dash was good, but disappointing, and his 5’10” 191lbs frame […]

Utah Utes standout cornerback Jaylon Johnson is set to undergo shoulder surgery after participating in the NFL scouting combine this week. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Dr. Peter Millett, a noted surgeon from Colorado, wrote a letter to all 32 teams saying that he recommended surgery for Johnson, and he will perform the […]