Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson conceivably may return to the sphere in time for the crew’s season opener in opposition to the visiting Minnesota Vikings, head coach Ben Johnson mentioned on Thursday.
Jaylon Johnson injured his leg throughout offseason coaching, in accordance with Bears common supervisor Ryan Poles. The 2-time Professional Bowl choice stays on the non-football harm checklist.
“I believe there is a state of affairs the place he’ll be prepared for Week 1,” Ben Johnson mentioned. “That is actually the goal date. I do know he is working laborious and diligently to get there for that. With these varieties of accidents that he is obtained, you simply by no means know. You by no means know. It is nonetheless early in that course of. I do know he is attacking that rehab very well.”
Johnson, 26, began all 17 video games for the Bears in 2024 whereas taking part in within the first season of a four-year, $76 million contract. He began all 70 video games through which he has performed since being chosen by Chicago within the second spherical of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Johnson recorded 53 tackles and two interceptions final season and 214 and 7, respectively, throughout his 5 seasons with the Bears.
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