Bears Week 18 injury report: Jaylon Johnson, Cole Kmet DNP Wednesday Here's a look at the Bears' Week 18 injury report following Wednesday's practice: USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 3, 2024
Bears TE Cole Kmet, CB Jaylon Johnson to miss practice Wednesday Johnson was injured in Sunday’s 37-17 win against the Cardinals. Kmet was limited in the game after hurting his knee the week before. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 3, 2024
Photos from the Bears’ Week 17 win vs. Falcons The Bears celebrated the New Year with a win over the Falcons (and landing the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft). Take a look at the best photos: USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 1, 2024
Bears’ position-by-position grades vs. the Falcons The Bears have a report card they can be proud of. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2024
Bears’ 4 interceptions vs. Falcons gives them NFL lead at 22 Rookie cornerback Tyrique Stevenson had two, tying him for the team lead at four this season. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 1, 2024
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) questionable to return vs. Falcons Bears CB Jaylon Johnson suffered a shoulder injury against the Falcons. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 31, 2023
Ryan Pace’s imprint still on Ryan Poles’ Bears The former general manager, now the Falcons’ director of player personnel, infamously drafted Mitch Trubisky over Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson in 2017, but also drafted Justin Fields, Jaylon Johnson, Cole Kmet and other key starters on this year’s team. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023
How the Dallas Cowboys’ defense can exploit Jared Goff’s one fatal flaw The Cowboys play more man coverage than any other NFL team, but against Jared Goff and the Lions, it might be time to flip the script. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 29, 2023
Hard lessons fueling Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson’s progress The headstrong rookie gets targeted a lot with Jaylon Johnson on the other side, but he welcomes that challenge, even if he gets beaten. “If you’re scared to fail ... you’re scared to grow,’’ he said. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023
Bears defense still has one thing left on their bucket list in 2023 Jaylon Johnson said the Bears defense still needs to do one thing to prove themselves as a dominant defense to close out the year. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 28, 2023
Why not getting dealt was the best thing to happen to Bears CB Jaylon Johnson He’s become Pro Football Focus’ top-rated overall cornerback and top coverage corner. That doesn’t happen if Johnson is somewhere else, learning a new defensive scheme on the fly. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023
Grading the Bears — position by position — in their victory against the Cardinals Justin Fields was virtually flawless in guiding the Bears to three consecutive TD drives for a 21-0 lead in the second quarter, but he struggled after that. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
CB Jaylon Johnson has no interest in leaving the Bears next year Jaylon Johnson told reporters on Wednesday he wants to stay with the Bears and get a deal done. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2023
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson on pending free agency: ‘Couldn’t see myself anywhere else’ but Chicago Johnson says he no interest in testing the open market if the Bears make a satisfactory offer first. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2023 Bears GM Ryan Poles overhauled secondary, but can he keep it together? The Bears’ secondary was a wreck when Poles took the job in 2021, and he fixed it quickly. It could be a long-term strength — if they can keep Jaylon Johnson.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2023 5 Things to watch: How the Browns can have a Fields day vs. the Bears The Browns are seeking their ninth win of the season as the Bears come to town. How can Joe Flacco, Myles Garrett, and co. get the job done?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 14, 2023 Bears CB Jaylon Johnson believes he’s earned more money on next contract It sounds like the asking price for Bears CB Jaylon Johnson has gone up.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2023 Bears’ last five games will determine fate of many The entire city is aiming at their backs. The McCaskeys and Kevin Warren sitting back on some Al Capone vibe waiting on when to give the order. Fire v. Fired. Same thing.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 9, 2023 Behind Enemy Lines: Breaking down the matchup in Chicago with Bears Wire With questions on Justin Fields, the Bears defense, the potential of Jaylon Johnson to join the Lions this offseason and more.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023 Bears’ final five games may lead to firing squad We are standing at the beginning of the Bears’ inevitable, inescapable moment of change. The decisions that will be made all predicated on this five-game assessment capsule will determine what the upcoming five-year future of the franchise will be.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2023 Luck? Skill? How the Bears are taking the ball away The Bears talked about taking the ball away for two years. They’ve been living it for two games.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 1, 2023 Bears’ Jaylon Johnson Evoked Infamous Randy Moss TD Celebration, but ESPN Broadcast Missed It Jaylon Johnson paid homage to Randy Moss with a revealing celebration during the Bears-Vikings game in Week 12.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2023 1st-and-10: Drops aside, Jaylon Johnson making his case The Bears cornerback needs to make the most of his big-play chances to be as good as he thinks he is. But just having those opportunities in recent games is an indication that as Matt Eberflus’ improving defense grows, Johnson’s impact will increase as well.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2023 Improved Bears defense ‘gonna be something to watch’ With newly acquired defensive end Montez Sweat fueling a much-improved pass rush, the Bears’ defense has seven takeaways in the last two games, after getting just nine in the first 10 games. “I like where our defense is right now in a lot of ways,” coach Matt Eberflus said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2023 Bears QB Justin Fields’ deep pass sets up game-winner vs. Vikings Finally, though, the Bears quarterback closed out a game. On third-and-10 from the Vikings’ 49 with 1:06 to play, Fields found receiver DJ Moore in the middle of the field for a 36-yard gain to set up a 30-yard Cairo Santos field goal.