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Bears' Rome Odunze and Kyler Gordon appear poised to return against Packers

The Chicago Bears could be getting some reinforcements for their playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, with receiver Rome Odunze and cornerback Kyler Gordon likely returning...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Limited availability again Johnson recorded five solo tackles in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Johnson appeared in seven games and totaled 17 tackles, one interception and two passes defended while missing significant time for the fourth time in five seasons. His snap counts were limited for much of the year, and his career interception total sits at eight across six seasons. He is signed through 2027 and remains a low-floor, low-ceiling IDP.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaylon Johnson Has a Great Story About His Week 15 Interception of Shedeur Sanders We got a good reminder of Jaylon Johnson's football IQ in the Bears' Week 15 win against the Browns.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Jaylon Johnson said what NFL teams should be scared of hearing about Bears Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson might be putting some fear into the NFL after his response about feeling pressure the rest of the se...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Jaylon Johnson adjusts to a different role than lockdown corner The return from a groin injury has been tough for Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson but his numbers say he's slowly making progress in three g...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • SI.COM

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski doesn't address questions about his future after latest loss

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski isn't talking about what might happen to him when the season ends in three weeks

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Picks off pass in victory Johnson recorded one solo tackle and one interception in the Bears' 31-3 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Impact Johnson is averaging 1.5 tackles per game this season, and this interception was his first of the year. With minimal tackle production, he remains off the IDP radar unless his usage or involvement increases.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears defense and Jaylon Johnson rebound by dominating Browns The three big plays allowed against Green Bay a week earlier were quickly forgotten Sunday as the Bears' defense produced three interception...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Did Jaylon Johnson just pull off the craziest interception of the year against Shedeur Sanders? | Sporting News You’ll have to watch this one a few times.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Caleb Williams throws for 2 TDs, Bears pound Browns even as Myles Garrett closes in on sacks record

Caleb Williams threw two touchdown passes and the Chicago Bears beat Cleveland 31-3 in one of the coldest games ever at Soldier Field even though the Browns’ Myles Garrett moved wi...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

CAN'T-MISS HIGHLIGHT: Jaylon Johnson makes incredible play to intercept Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson rips the ball away from Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy in the end zone for an interception, the Bears' third ta...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Keisean Nixon has game-sealing INT and Packers overtake Bears for NFC North lead with 28-21 win

The Green Bay Packers have overtaken the Chicago Bears for first place in the NFC North

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Bears try to protect their NFC North lead as they head to Green Bay to face rival Packers

The NFC North leaders are eager to show they’re not the same old Chicago Bears who continually took their lumps against the Green Bay Packers the last 15 years or so

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Jaylon Johnson is Confident Going Into Bears-Packers Week 14 Matchup Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson has never been short on confidence.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Jaylon Johnson discovers changed Bears team upon return to lineup From personnel, to attitude, to the win total, a great many things have changed for the Bears as Jaylon Johnson fits back into the picture.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • SI.COM

Ben Johnson gets his first chance as Bears coach to beat Matt LaFleur 'twice a year'

Ben Johnson gets his first chance as Chicago's coach to beat Green Bay's Matt LaFleur “twice a year.”

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Active against Philly Johnson (groin) is active for Friday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Johnson missed Week 1 with the same injury, returned in Week 2 to aggravate the issue, and then required surgery. This will be just his second game of the season. The Chicago secondary is getting a massive boost with the returns of both Johnson and Kyler Gordon (calf) against Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Are Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon playing today? Latest injury updates on Bears DBs | Sporting News The Chicago Bears are set to get a huge boost to their secondary for the Week 13 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, as both cornerback Ja...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Comes off IR Chicago activated Johnson (groin) off injured reserve Thursday, and he remains questionable for Friday's Week 13 game against the Eagles.

Impact This seems to confirm reports that Johnson will return to action Friday, though he remains officially questionable. His final status may not be clarified until the Packers release their list of inactives about 90 minutes prior to Friday's 3:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Johnson does indeed get clearance to play, he'll likely reclaim a starting role at cornerback.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially tagged as questionable Johnson (groin) has been listed as questionable to play against the Eagles on Friday.

Impact Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported earlier Thursday that Johnson was set to be activated, but for now, he's questionable. Johnson remains on injured reserve and would need to be activated by Thursday afternoon to have a chance to suit up. The cornerback missed all of training camp and the preseason with the groin injury, sat out Week 1, aggravated the injury in Week 2, had surgery in late September and has been out ever since.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In line to be activated Johnson (groin) is set to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Friday's matchup with the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The cornerback has logged four consecutive full practices going into the game, so he looks ready to go. Johnson missed all of training camp and the preseason with the groin injury, sat out Week 1, aggravated the injury in Week 2, had surgery in late September and has been out ever since. The sixth-year pro made the Pro Bowl the last two years and the All-Pro team in 2023.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Racking up full practices Johnson (groin) logged a full practice Wednesday.

Impact Johnson has only played one game this season and has been recovering from groin surgery since late September. He has logged four consecutive full practices dating back to last week, so he could return to the field Friday against Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Are Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon set to return vs Eagles? | Sporting News The Chicago Bears' injury report from today shed some light on the subject.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jaylon Johnson Watch: Did C.J. Gardner-Johnson Spill the Beans? It sure sounds like the Bears will have cornerback Jaylon Johnson back for the team's Black Friday game.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bears QB Caleb Williams maintaining focus going into matchup against Eagles

Caleb Williams’ quest for better passing accuracy took a different turn Sunday in the Chicago Bears’ 31-28 win over Pittsburgh

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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Bears' Rome Odunze and Kyler Gordon appear poised to return against Packers

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski doesn't address questions about his future after latest loss

Caleb Williams throws for 2 TDs, Bears pound Browns even as Myles Garrett closes in on sacks record

Keisean Nixon has game-sealing INT and Packers overtake Bears for NFC North lead with 28-21 win

Bears try to protect their NFC North lead as they head to Green Bay to face rival Packers

Ben Johnson gets his first chance as Bears coach to beat Matt LaFleur 'twice a year'

Bears QB Caleb Williams maintaining focus going into matchup against Eagles