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Malik Muhammad critiques Jaylon Johnson's performance for Bears

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Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Malik Muhammad critiques Jaylon Johnson's performance for Bears

Summary

Chicago Bears rookie Malik Muhammad expressed concerns about veteran teammate Jaylon Johnson's performance this season during a media session after practice on November 6, 2026. Muhammad acknowledged Johnson's positive mindset but emphasized the need for improvement, highlighting Johnson's struggles in both pass coverage and run defense. Despite the Bears' recent win over the Seahawks, Johnson has drawn criticism for allowing significant plays and tying his career high for missed tackles. Muhammad, who is recovering from a toe injury, stated that he and other teammates expect Johnson to elevate his game to past levels of success.

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•Muhammad questioned Johnson's play despite acknowledging the challenges of the cornerback position.
•Johnson has allowed a passer rating of 124.3 this season with nine missed tackles.
•Muhammad is recovering from a toe injury and missed the Bears' last game.
•The Bears defeated the Seahawks 34-17, but secondary weaknesses were evident during the game.
•Muhammad has shown strong performance metrics, allowing a 54.8% completion rate.

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