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Bears Cornerback Jaylon Johnson Placed on Non-Football Injury List

An unclear injury status ahead of the roster deadline threatens to sideline Chicago’s top cover corner for at least four games.

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Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson leaves the field after a 29-9 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Overview

  • Johnson was one of four players—alongside Case Keenum, Jahdae Walker and Ian Wheeler—designated to the active/non-football injury list on Saturday.
  • The Bears have provided no details on the nature of Johnson’s condition, making his availability for training camp uncertain.
  • If he remains on the list through the NFL’s August 26 roster cutdown, Chicago must move him to reserve/NFI, triggering a minimum four-game absence.
  • Last season Johnson allowed just two interceptions on 56 targets as the Bears surrendered the fewest passing touchdowns in the league.
  • Matchups in Weeks 1–3 against Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown and CeeDee Lamb would be far more challenging without his coverage.