Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson earned a well-deserved contract extension this offseason after proving his worth as a cornerstone of this defense moving forward.
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson made his first Pro Bowl last season, earning him a four-year, $76 million contract in March. His $19 million annual average ranks eighth among players at his position.
Playing as a defensive back (DB) is arguably the most demanding position in the league. DBs are usually the center of blame rather than praise. However, having top-tier defensive backs is crucial for becoming an NFL contender.
On Friday, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus defended his rookie quarterback’s ability to handle the numerous cameras that will be visible this summer when HBO’s Hard Knocks features the team.
The Chicago Bears wrapped up their sixth and final day of voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) on Friday. It was the second practice open to the media, giving those in attendance a chance to see how the team has improved from last week.
One of the most fun things about the NFL season is seeing which players make dramatic improvements. Last year, that list included DaRon Bland, Trent McDuffie, Tyrel Dodson and Christian Barmore.
The Bears are coming off their third consecutive losing season, but optimism might be at an all-time high for the franchise.
After stepping onto the scene in a big way during the 2023 season, Chicago Bears' cornerback Jaylon Johnson made himself a household name among the top cornerbacks currently in the league, but the work is far from over.
The Chicago Bears are mostly known for their offense these days, which is not exactly a common theme in the Windy City. However, you can understand why heading into 2024.
Last month, Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson made some rather abrasive comments about quarterback Caleb Williams, saying that Williams needed to leave the “Hollywood stuff” in college.
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson generated headlines when he said in March that quarterback Caleb Williams "can’t bring that Hollywood stuff into the building" as a rookie. Now that Williams is officially Johnson's teammate, the defensive back is clarifying his remarks.
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During his pre-draft visit with the club this spring, Caleb Williams had dinner with multiple veteran Bears players. GM Ryan Poles indicated those players gave Williams a passing grade.
Is Jaylon Johnson now CB1 in more ways than one? Who will wear number 13 this season? WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world?
The Chicago Bears have the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, and with that selection, the consensus is that the franchise will select USC quarterback Caleb Williams.
The hype surrounding USC quarterback Caleb Williams is real and the possibility of the Chicago Bears selecting him in the 2024 NFL draft is growing more and more likely with each passing day.
The Chicago Bears will almost surely be taking USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft next month, but cornerback Jaylon Johnson does not appear sold on Williams just yet.
The Bears will likely make the USC QB the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.
One of the big concerns for the Bears was the impact in the locker room of Justin Fields being ousted and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams being drafted
Earlier this week, the Chicago Bears placed the franchise tag on defensive back Jaylon Johnson. On Thursday, the Bears agreed to a four-year contract extension with Johnson worth $76 million ($54 million guaranteed).
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the 24-year-old agreed to a new four-year, $76M deal with the Bears on Thursday, making him one of the highest-paid corners in the NFL only days after being franchise-tagged.
After receiving the franchise tag earlier this week, Jaylon Johnson and the Chicago Bears are in agreement on a new contract. The star cornerback has agreed to a four-year deal worth $76 million, Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz first reported.
This will give the Bears more cap space as they hand the young stud a landmark raise.
In what has become a trend on franchise tag deadline day, another defensive star has been tagged.
We are closing in on free agency, which means teams are trying to extend players before they officially hit the market. That way, teams don't have to worry about competing for their own player.
The 2024 NFL offseason is officially in full swing. The Chicago Bears you watched last season may look a whole lot different in September, due to massive draft decisions that they will be forced to make, and a boatload of money in free agency to potentially spend on more talent.
The quarterback position will garner headlines in Chicago this offseason, but the team has another high profile decision to deal with.
It's the offseason and that means it's the time of year when players talk more freely, sometimes like they're GMs or coaches. Jaylon Johnson, never one
The Chicago Bears don't want to see cornerback Jaylon Johnson wearing another uniform anytime soon.
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