Bears Backfield Shake-Up | Chicago Bears News

Chicago Bears’ second-year RB Roschon Johnson suffered a knee hyperextension during practice, sidelining him for now—but with positive MRI results, the injury’s severity is lessened. Johnson was a breakout star last season, stepping up when D’Andre Swift was out and delivering 176 yards on 26 carries. His absence puts pressure on Swift to carry the load alone, while rookies Salvon Ahmed and another Roschon Johnson (yes, there’s a name collision) get their chance to prove they can fill the void. With two preseason games left, the Bears are counting on QB Caleb Williams and Swift—but the real test is whether the backups can rise to the occasion until Johnson returns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea20523986e2433d