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Vikings try to get back on track at home against on-the-rise Bears after winning opener on the road

The Chicago Bears visit the Minnesota Vikings in a rematch of the season opener won by the Vikings in quarterback J

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Bears still planning on cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon returning this season

Bears coach Ben Johnson says he still plans to have cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon return from their injuries this season

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Bears coach Ben Johnson would like to see some easy wins to go with the nail-biters

The Chicago Bears would love to bury their opponents

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

How C.J. Gardner-Johnson, 'the Energizer bunny,' helped Bears complete fourth-quarter comeback vs. Giants In just two games with the Bears, defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson has made a handful of splash plays, including in Sunday's comeback vic...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Dominant outing in winning effort Gardner-Johnson recorded nine tackles, including 2.0 sacks and two tackles for loss, in the Bears' 24-20 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Gardner-Johnson has piled up 15 tackles and 3.0 sacks over his first two games with Chicago, immediately emerging as a high-impact defender. His current combination of tackle volume and pass-rush production places him firmly in the elite IDP tier at defensive back.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Gardner-Johnson proving to be a key pickup for Bears Defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson is proving to be a key pickup for Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears through his first two games of the se...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Caleb Williams stars as the Bears rally past the Giants for a 24-20 win

Caleb Williams threw a touchdown pass and scrambled for a go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, helping the Chicago Bears beat Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants 24-20

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to Sunday's game Gardner-Johnson (foot) has returned to Sunday's game against the Giants, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Gardner-Johnson briefly left Sunday's game to have his foot injury assessed by medical staff. He was cleared to return after being evaluated and will rejoin the Bears' defense the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants QB Jaxson Dart leaves after taking hard hit against the Bears

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart left a 24-20 loss at Chicago after he was hit hard on a designed run in the third quarter

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits game with foot injury Gardner-Johnson (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Gardner-Johnson has been taken to the locker room, where he'll have his foot injury evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Nick McCloud is slated to step into the slot corner position for as long as Gardner-Johnson is out of the game.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: C.J. Gardner-Johnson blitzes untouched to sack Jaxson Dart Bears defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson speeds off the edge to sack GIants quarterback Jaxson Dart.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Records sack in team debut Gardner-Johnson posted six tackles (five solo) and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Starting at slot corner after being acquired earlier in the week, Gardner-Johnson added a sack and displayed immediate impact. He's a volatile but intriguing depth IDP with big-play upside from the nickel role.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: C.J. Gardner-Johnson drops Joe Flacco for first sack since 2022 Defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson brings down Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco for his first sack as a Bear.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

2025 NFL Week 9 Buzz: Cardinals to start QB Jacoby Brissett against Cowboys

We're tracking the latest on what's happening around the NFL heading into Week 9 of the 2025 season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 NFL Week 9 Buzz: Cardinals to start QB Jacoby Brissett against Cowboys

C.J. Gardner-Johnson hoping to make most of opportunity with Chicago Bears Newly signed defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson is hoping to make the most of his opportunity with the Chicago Bears.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Deadspin | Report: Bears signing veteran S C.J. Gardner-Johnson Deadspin | Report: Bears signing veteran S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Bears sign veteran C.J. Gardner-Johnson to bolster their banged-up secondary CHICAGO - The Chicago Bears signed defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Wednesday, bringing in a v...

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Deadspin | Bears sign veteran S C.J. Gardner-Johnson Deadspin | Bears sign veteran S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Playing slot corner Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Wednesday that Gardner-Johnson will play slot corner for the Bears, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old signed with the Bears' active roster Wednesday after being dropped from the Ravens' practice squad on Oct. 14. With Kyler Gordon (groin/calf) moving to IR, Gardner-Johnson is expected to take over as the Bears' top slot corner. The Florida product is likely to help a Chicago defense that already leads the NFL in takeaways (16), as he forced seven turnovers over 16 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Chicago The Bears signed Gardner-Johnson to their active roster Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Gardner-Johnson has now joined his third team this season, as he was cut by the Texans in late September and dropped from the Ravens' practice squad in mid-October. The veteran safety appeared in 16 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024, recording 59 total tackles and 12 passes defended, including six interceptions. He will provide much-needed depth in the Bears' secondary, as Jaylon Johnson (groin), Kyler Gordon (groin/calf) and Terell Smith (knee) are all currently on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens Release C.J. Gardner-Johnson From Practice Squad C.J. Gardner-Johnson will have a chance to play elsewhere after the Ravens traded for safety Alohi Gilman.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Reports: Ravens releasing well-traveled S C.J. Gardner-Johnson Veteran safety C.J.Gardner-Johnson's stay with the Baltimore Ravens lasted only a week with multiple reports on Tuesday of his release from...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Why Ravens released C.J. Gardner-Johnson 7 days after signing him | Sporting News Baltimore moved on quickly.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Let go from Baltimore The Ravens cut Gardner-Johnson from the practice squad Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Gardner-Johnson signed with Baltimore's practice squad last week, but the Ravens went out and traded for Alohi Gilman at safety, blocking Gardner-Johnson's path to the active roster. He's looking for a clearer chance to play on Sundays.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Baltimore Ravens cut ties with C.J. Gardner-Johnson after just one week | Sporting News The Baltimore Ravens have decided to release C.J. Gardner-Johnson just one week after signing him to the practice squad. Here's what was beh...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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