"A groin injury suffered while training ahead of camp wiped out his entire summer and preseason, putting him behind the rest of his teammates before Week 1 even arrived. When he finally returned in Week 2, it lasted just a half before another setback during the team's loss to the Detroit Lions in his season debut sent him back to the sideline, this time until November."
"By the time Johnson rejoined the lineup in November, the Bears were deep in a playoff push. Unfortunately, Johnson was clearly operating at less than full strength. He played just seven games all year, finishing with seven tackles, one interception, and two pass breakups. Those numbers barely register compared to his usual impact. But the stat sheet doesn't tell the full story. Johnson admitted he wasn't 100 percent and that it would take time to regain form."
"(Contract details and figures are courtesy of Over The Cap) Johnson is entering the third year of a four-year, $76 million deal he signed after receiving the Franchise Tag in 2024. Johnson is scheduled to have a cap number of $24.5 million this season, which represents 7.8 percent of the Bears' total cap space. Moving on from Johnson this year isn't a viable option."
Jaylon Johnson missed the entire summer and preseason after suffering a groin injury while training, returning briefly in Week 2 before another setback that sidelined him until November. He ultimately played seven games, recording seven tackles, one interception, and two pass breakups while admitting he was not 100 percent and needed time to regain form. He pushed to play during the Bears' playoff push despite limited effectiveness, showing occasional flashes of elite footwork, timing, and physicality. Johnson is in year three of a four-year, $76 million deal, carrying a $24.5 million cap charge that limits roster options.
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