""It's almost like we're starting over completely again this spring in terms of relationship building and starting off on the right track," said the Bears' head coach. "But we're a better team, we're certainly a better defense, when those two guys are out there.""
"Jaylon Johnson was coming off back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons and was just one year removed from receiving second-team All-Pro honors. Unfortunately, the injury bug limited the star cornerback to just seven regular-season games."
"Kyler Gordon set career bests in total tackles (75) and tackles-for-loss (4) while playing just 725 defensive snaps in 15 games. However, he played just 117 snaps in three games due to injuries."
Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson faced significant challenges during the 2025 season due to injuries. Johnson, a Pro Bowl cornerback, played only seven regular-season games and struggled in the postseason. Gordon, entering his age-26 season, had a promising start but was limited to just 117 snaps in three games. Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson expressed the need to rebuild relationships with both players, emphasizing their importance to the team's defense and overall success moving forward into 2026.
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