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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

6 HOURS AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.”

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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...

6 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Associated Press

Chicago Bears Injury Report: Good News For Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon The first Chicago Bears injury report before the team's Black Friday game against the Philadelphia Eagles is here.

NOVEMBER 25 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon Injury Updates Ahead of Week 12 Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon could return for the Bears' Black Friday game vs. the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 23 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bears place linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson on injured reserve

The Chicago Bears have placed linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson on injured reserve

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Won't come off IR for Week 12 Johnson (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers and will remain on IR for now.

Impact Johnson hasn't played since Week 2 and underwent core-muscle surgery in late September. The veteran cornerback was designated to return from IR on Nov. 14, but he's not yet ready to return to game action. Johnson was able to practice in full both Thursday and Friday this week, so there appears to be a decent chance he'll be activated in time to play next Friday versus the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Bears get final status updates on Kyler Gordon, Jaylon Johnson for Week 12 vs. Steelers | Sporting News The Bears are going to be a bit short-handed at cornerback in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Could return Sunday Johnson (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

Impact Johnson practiced in full both Thursday and Friday but must still be activated to the Bears' active roster in order to suit up in Week 12. He's an integral part of Chicago's defense, appearing in 17 games and recording 53 total tackles, eight passes defensed, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble in 2024. If Johnson returns Sunday, he'll likely operate as the Bears' top boundary corner.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

The glowing report Ben Johnson gave on Jaylon Johnson's recovery Although the Bears coach isn't saying his Pro Bowl cornerback will play, it's apparent progress has been made throughout the week in prepara...

NOVEMBER 21 • SI.COM

With Rodgers' status uncertain, Steelers meet Bears in matchup of division leaders

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears meet in a matchup of division leaders

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Chicago Bears Injury Report: Jaylon Johnson Receives Huge Upgrade The second Chicago Bears injury report of the week has dropped — and it includes a surprising update regarding cornerback Jaylon Johnson.

NOVEMBER 20 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

What Jaylon Johnson's pending return means for Bears' defense | Sporting News Injured cornerback practiced in full for the Chicago Bears on Thursday and is reportedly set to return.

NOVEMBER 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Upgrades to full practice Johnson (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Johnson has managed to upgrade to full reps in his third practice since being designated to return from IR, presumably putting him on track to suit up Sunday versus the Steelers. The Bears still have to activate Johnson to the 53-man roster, however. The standout cornerback has missed Chicago's last eight games due to a groin injury.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited at practice Wednesday Johnson (groin) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Johnson has missed Chicago's last eight games because of a groin injury he suffered in Week 2 at Detroit, but his recent return to practice signals he is getting closer to being back to full strength. He'll still probably have to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE