IRDJaylon Johnson
CB CHI (5)
Sat 11/15/25 2:39 PM

Johnson (groin) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson is now in line to miss his eighth game in a row as he continues to recover from a groin injury. He must still be activated from the Bears' injured reserve list in order to play in the Week 12 matchup against the Steelers. While the 26-year-old remains sidelined, expect Nahshon Wright and Tyrique Stevenson to operate as Chicago's top boundary corners.

IRDJaylon Johnson
CB CHI (5)
Fri 11/14/25 3:42 PM

Johnson (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
The All-Pro corner from Utah has missed the Bears' last seven games due to a groin injury, but he returned to practice and logged a limited session Friday. Johnson still remains on the injured reserve list and must be activated to Chicago's active roster in order to play Sunday. If active, he's expected to operate as one of the team's top boundary cornerbacks.

IRDJaylon Johnson
CB CHI (5)
Fri 11/14/25 1:47 PM

Johnson's (groin) 21-day practice window was opened Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson can rejoin his teammates for practice starting Friday, though an official transaction within the 21-day window will be required for Johnson to be activated from injured reserve and rejoin the active roster. Such a move could happen before Sunday's game against the Vikings, which would be a significant boost for Chicago's banged-up secondary. Johnson's only appearance of the 2025 season so far came in Week 2 against the Lions.

IRDJaylon Johnson
CB CHI (5)
Mon 9/22/25 5:35 PM

Johnson (groin) will undergo core muscle surgery this week, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson flew to Philadelphia to receive a consultation on core muscle surgery. The procedure has been determined to be the best course of action for the 2020 second-rounder, which will provide him the opportunity to return during the second half of the regular season depending on his rehab progress.

IRDJaylon Johnson
CB CHI (5)
Sun 9/21/25 11:11 AM

Johnson (groin) will likely undergo core muscle surgery next week and could return during the second half of the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson aggravated a groin injury during the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Lions, which was severe enough for him to be placed on injured reserve Saturday. He'll fly to Philadelphia to get a consultation on undergoing core muscle surgery, and there's optimism that the 2020 second-rounder will return during the regular season if he undergoes the procedure. The Bears will likely to turn to Nahshon Wright to start at outside corner opposite Tyrique Stevenson, while Dallis Flowers and Josh Blackwell serve in a rotational role.

IRDJaylon Johnson
CB CHI (5)
Sat 9/20/25 4:06 PM

The Bears placed Johnson (groin) on injured reserve Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
During last week's loss versus Detroit, Johnson aggravated the groin injury that kept him out of the team's season opener, and he will now be forced to miss at least four games. In his absence, Nahshon Wright will likely start at cornerback alongside Tyrique Stevenson.

IRDJaylon Johnson
CB CHI (5)
Fri 9/19/25 3:19 PM

Johnson (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson dealt with a groin issue all summer and made his season debut last week against the Lions, only to re-injure the groin after 20 defensive snaps. Johnson is out indefinitely and could even miss the remainder of the regular season. Nahshon Wright will handle starting duties opposite Tyrique Stevenson.

IRDJaylon Johnson
CB CHI (5)
Mon 9/15/25 1:18 PM

Johnson is out indefinitely after sustaining a groin injury during Sunday's 52-21 loss to the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old corner missed all of training camp and the Bears' regular-season opener due to a groin injury, and after aggravating the issue Sunday, he's expected to be sidelined for the foreseeable future. Johnson played 19 defensive snaps before exiting the Week 2 loss, recording two total tackles. While the extent of his injury is unclear, Chicago will continue to evaluate whether surgery is necessary. In Johnson's absence, Nahshon Wright and Jaylon Jones are both projected to see expanded defensive roles at outside cornerback.

IRDJaylon Johnson
CB CHI (5)
Sun 9/14/25 3:10 PM

Johnson (groin) is out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Lions, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The cornerback recorded two solo tackles before leaving the contest. Johnson missed Week 1 with a groin injury, so it's possible that this is the same issue. Nahshon Wright has replaced him at left corner.

IRDJaylon Johnson
CB CHI (5)
Sun 9/14/25 2:15 PM

Johnson suffered a groin injury in Sunday's Week 2 game against Detroit and has been deemed questionable to return, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson missed Week 1 due to a groin issue, so he may have aggravated the same injury. He headed to the locker room during the first half Sunday, and the results of his evaluation will likely determine if he's able to return. Nahshon Wright has stepped in at cornerback in Johnson's stead.