Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson aims to prove he’s among the NFL's best

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:31 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson aims to prove he’s among the NFL's best
Summary

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is set to start the 2026 season healthy after a challenging previous year. Johnson missed significant time due to groin surgery in 2025, limiting his impact to the final seven games of the season. He expressed his eagerness to reestablish his reputation as one of the league's top cornerbacks, aiming to showcase his abilities and help bolster the Bears' defense. Johnson had two consecutive Pro Bowl seasons before his injuries hampered his performance last year.

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  • Johnson returns healthy for the 2026 season.
  • He missed ten games last year due to surgery.
  • Johnson aims to remind fans of his Pro Bowl capabilities.
  • He has a history of strong defensive plays, including six interceptions.
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  • 12:31 PMYahoo SportsBears CB Jaylon Johnson has a message for the rest of the NFL
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Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson is healthy heading into 2026. Now, he's ready to remind people why he's one of the best.

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