Overview
- Johnson returned to limited practice Friday in his first work since core muscle surgery, then was downgraded to out and remains on injured reserve.
- Under NFL rules, Chicago must add him to the 53-man roster by the week leading into Dec. 7 at Green Bay or he stays on IR for the rest of the year.
- The Bears’ secondary has leaned on Nahshon Wright and Nick McCloud, who hold low Pro Football Focus grades, with Kyler Gordon still on IR and T.J. Edwards ruled out this week.
- Head coach Ben Johnson said the team could get reinforcements in the coming weeks as injured starters progress.
- Johnson has appeared in one game this season and is in year two of a four-year, $72 million deal, while the defense has allowed 27.4 points per game.