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Bears’ Jaylon Johnson Will Have Core Muscle Surgery, Team Expects In-Season Return

An injured reserve stint sets his earliest eligibility for Week 8, pushing Chicago to lean on secondary depth and recalibrated calls.

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) and linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) wait for the next Lions play in the first quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Johnson will undergo surgery for a core muscle injury sustained as a new issue during the Week 2 game at Detroit.
  • The Bears expect the Pro Bowl cornerback to return at some point this season, with timing dependent on surgical and rehab progress.
  • After being placed on injured reserve on Sept. 19, Johnson is not eligible to return until Week 8 against the Ravens, per league rules.
  • Johnson missed all of training camp, the preseason, and Week 1, then exited in the second quarter in Week 2 and sought additional medical opinions last week.
  • Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen said the absence requires adjustments to calls each week, though Chicago held Dallas to 14 points in a Week 3 win.