"LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson will undergo surgery to repair a core muscle injury but could return at some point this season, coach Ben Johnson said Monday. The 26-year-old cornerback was placed on injured reserve over the weekend and won't be eligible to return until the Bears' Week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Johnson had been dealing with a groin injury that cost him all of training camp, the preseason and Chicago's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings."
"Ben Johnson said the star cornerback suffered a "new" injury in Detroit, which sources told ESPN is a core muscle injury. Jaylon Johnson sought additional medical opinions last week. The Bears came away from their 34-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys without significant injuries. Colston Loveland exited the game with a hip injury and did not return, but sources to ESPN's Adam Schefter that the rookie tight end is expected to have a chance to play Sunday against the Raiders in Las Vegas."
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson will undergo surgery to repair a core muscle injury and could return at some point this season. The 26-year-old was placed on injured reserve and will not be eligible to return until the Bears' Week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Johnson missed training camp, the preseason and the season opener because of a groin issue. He returned in Week 2 at Detroit but left in the second quarter with a groin injury after diving to break up a pass. Ben Johnson said the player suffered a "new" injury in Detroit and Johnson sought additional medical opinions last week.
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