Bears’ Jaylon Johnson opens up on impending free agency: Heart in Chicago, mind ‘definitely on the money’

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The Chicago Bears made a wise decision to not to trade Jaylon Johnson at the deadline. They’re hoping their decision will be rewarded when Johnson enters free agency in a month. 

Johnson was hoping for an extension from the Bears, but will test the free agent waters in March. He’s hoping to both play for the team he wants and the get the money he seeks, as a huge pay raise is coming. 

“Heart’s definitely in Chicago, mind’s definitely on the money,” Johnson said at the Pro Bowl this weekend, via NFL.com. “So, I mean, we’ll figure out if we can make them both come together and get something done. I’m looking forward to see what’s to come.”

Johnson certainly deserves a raise based on a strong 2023 season, which he had a career-high four interceptions in earning Second Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Opposing quarterbacks targeting Johnson completed 46.3% of the passes and had just one passing touchdown targeting him as the primary defender. Johnson allowed just a 28.5 passer rating in coverage. 

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Author : Jeff Kerr

Publish date : 2024-02-05 01:52:13

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