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Jaylon Johnson Expected to Make Season Debut Sunday at Lions

Coaching adjustments follow lingering injuries to other starters.

Overview

  • Johnson practiced fully for two straight days and said "I'll be good," positioning him to play at Detroit.
  • The cornerback missed training camp and Week 1 due to a groin injury, then reported calf tightness he linked to rehab overcompensation.
  • He took pregame warmups before the Vikings game but said there were no plans for him to play then.
  • Chicago listed Kyler Gordon (hamstring) and Grady Jarrett (knee) as non-participants, with others limited; linebacker T.J. Edwards returned to limited work.
  • Special teams chief Richard Hightower said using the punter on kickoffs was never an option after a costly return, and head coach Ben Johnson plans to call more runs in Week 2.