Overview

• The two-time Pro Bowler called the injury a “freak accident” that occurred while training with receivers this summer.
• Chicago removed Johnson from the non-football injury list and placed him on the 53-man roster ahead of the opener.
• He has not been cleared to play and said this week’s practices are crucial to get pads on and test game speed.
• Coverage characterizes his recovery timeline as consistent with a likely Grade 2 groin strain after roughly seven weeks.
• His availability is significant for Monday night against Minnesota’s passing game led by Justin Jefferson.