Bears GM Ryan Poles said Tuesday that Johnson is expected to miss "a few weeks" with a leg injury, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was placed on the active/non-football injury list this past weekend and figures to miss a good chunk of training camp after he was injured while working out away from the team. It sounds like he could miss most of the preseason. The 26-year-old cornerback started all 17 regular-season games last year and was selected to his second straight Pro Bowl.

Johnson (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Bears on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Once he's ready to resume practice, Johnson can return from the active/NFI list at any time throughout training camp and the preseason. The cornerback suffered a quadriceps injury in Chicago's regular-season finale against Green Bay but returned in time to participate in OTAs in June, so this appears to be another issue. The 2023 All-Pro signed a four-year, $76-million extension with the Bears in March of 2024 and has started all 70 games he's played in during his five-year career.

Johnson (quadriceps) is participating in OTAs, Patrick Finley of The Chicago Sun Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The cornerback suffered the quad injury in the third quarter of Chicago's season finale in January against Green Bay. The 2020 second-round pick of the Bears signed a four-year, $76-million extension with the team in March of 2024, and he has started all 70 games he's played in during his pro career. He was a Second Team All-Pro in 2023 when he finished with 10 pass breakups, including four interceptions, and a forced fumble.

Johnson (quadriceps) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson suffered a quadriceps injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game, and it appears unlikely that he will return for the fourth quarter after going back to the locker room. Kyler Gordon could shift over from slot to outside corner, or Terell Smith could come in for Johnson.

Johnson (illness) is good to go for Sunday's game versus the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was a late addition to the Bears' injury report Friday due to an illness. It looks like he has since moved on from the issue. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual role at cornerback opposite Tyrique Stevenson.

Johnson (illness) did not practice Friday and is questionable for Chicago's Week 16 game against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson popped up on Chicago's injury report Friday with an illness, and he's now at risk of missing the conference matchup versus Detroit. The fifth-year cornerback has not yet missed an outing this season, and his game status should be revealed approximately 90 minutes before kickoff on Sunday morning.

Johnson intercepted a pass and posted two tackles in the Bears' 21-16 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

With just five tackles over the first three games of the season, Johnson will need to continue picking off passes to have enough IDP value to be a reliable fantasy starter. However, Johnson has intercepted seven passes in his six years in the league, so it's unlikely he posts big interception numbers.

Johnson recorded three tackles and an interception in the Bears' 24-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

After posting a career-high four interceptions in 2023, Johnson started out the new season on a high note. Also, Johnson averaged 2.57 tackles last year, so his tackle production in this game was in line with previous levels. Based on his moderate tackle totals, Johnson is often reliant upon interceptions to have strong fantasy performances.

Johnson had a career year in 2023 with four picks while recording 36 tackles, a touchdown and a forced fumble. The Bears then signed the cornerback to a four-year deal in March.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson is being counted on to be the Bears' top coverage cornerback on the outside. The main concern with the veteran is missed time. Johnson has missed at least two games in each of his four seasons. In total, he has missed 14 games since 2020. Johnson has averaged 2.8 tackles per game over the past two seasons. Unless he can improve on those tackle totals, Johnson will remain a low-ceiling IDP.

Johnson (shoulder) and the Bears agreed to terms on a four-year, $76 million contract extension Thursday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson, whom Chicago extended the franchise tag to Tuesday, is instead sticking around on a multi-year contract that includes $43.8 million guaranteed at signing, per Schultz. A second-team All-Pro in 2023, Johnson is now being paid as one of the NFL's premier cornerbacks, a level which he played up to last season. His presence provides the Bears with a reliable pillar in the secondary, one which the rest of the defense can be built around, health provided. Across his four years in the league, Johnson -- who is presumably past the shoulder issue that sidelined him in Week 18 last season -- has managed to suit up for 13, 15, 11, and 14 regular-season games.