Jaylon Johnson’s Return Decides Bears Defense | Chicago Bears News

The Bears’ defense lost key pieces last season, but Nashon Wright stepped up with five interceptions and a Pro Bowl nod—despite some coverage struggles. With Wright gone to the Jets, the second CB spot is wide open, with Tyrique Stevenson favored but rookies Malik Muhammad and Terrell Smith ready to challenge. The real story? Jaylon Johnson, a two-time All-Pro sidelined by injury last year, is now the team’s biggest hope. With a $24.4M contract on the line, his return to elite form could anchor the secondary and turn the Bears’ defense around in a division loaded with elite receivers. 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/8b12da2b67d4a4f0