Jaylon Johnson addresses Bears' defensive struggles against Bengals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson critiqued the team's defensive performance following their Week 2 preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bears' defense allowed 346 total yards, with 282 passing yards from Bengals quarterbacks Josh Johnson and Sean Clifford. Johnson stated that no one on defense, including the starters, performed well, emphasizing the need for better execution on third downs and improved coverage after allowing several big plays. The Bears face injuries in their secondary, particularly to Coby Bryant, Kyler Gordon, and Tyrique Stevenson, as they prepare for their final preseason game.
- •Bears lost to Bengals in Week 2 of the preseason.
- •Chicago's defense allowed 346 total yards in the game.
- •Johnson noted a lack of performance from the entire defensive unit.
- •Injuries to key defensive players could impact regular-season readiness.
- •Bears have one more preseason game to improve.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylon Johnson kept it real about Bears' performance vs. Bengals
"Bears CB Jaylon Johnson kept it brutally honest when discussing how the defense played against the Bengals in Week 2 of the preseason.
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