Jaylon Johnson cites Ben Johnson conversation as inspiration for the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 7:39 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson credited a conversation with head coach Ben Johnson for providing new motivation ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The coach explicitly discussed the team's potential to compete for a Super Bowl, a message that stood out to players accustomed to a different culture. Jaylon Johnson described the exchange as a catalyst that sparked his competitive nature during his seventh year with the organization. This shift in mindset follows a 2025 season in which the defender played only seven games due to a groin injury. The Bears enter the year following an NFC North title and a playoff victory, looking to establish sustained success. The team prepares for its season-opening game against the Carolina Panthers this Sunday.
- •Jaylon Johnson credited head coach Ben Johnson for sparking his motivation.
- •The conversation centered on the team's potential to win a Super Bowl.
- •The Bears won an NFC North title and a playoff game last season.
- •Jaylon Johnson played seven regular-season games in 2025 due to injury.
- •Chicago begins the 2026 season against the Carolina Panthers this Sunday.
- 7:39 AMYahoo Sports — Bears' Jaylon Johnson reveals eye-opening Ben Johnson moment that 'sparked' him
"The Chicago Bears were broken before Ben Johnson showed up. The former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator already helped revive one franchise, and he had the confidence to do it again. Most of the players in the locker room only knew a flawed culture, so one could imagine how jarring it was to hear a head coach make bold statements about the […] The post Bears' Jaylon Johnson reveals eye-opening Ben Johnson moment that 'sparked' him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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