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Bears' Jaylon Johnson out indefinitely with groin injury: report
Jaylon Johnson's groin injury, sustained in offseason training and worsened in Week 2, will need surgery, sidelining the Pro Bowl cornerback and weakening the Bears' defense.
- ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson is out indefinitely with a groin injury after exiting the second quarter in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions.
- Last week, Johnson told 'The Pivot' podcast that he tore his adductor muscle off the pelvic bone during offseason training, causing him to miss all training camp, preseason, and Week 1 before returning in Week 2.
- Jordan Schultz and Fox Sports sources reported that the groin injury will require surgery and likely end Johnson's season, while the Chicago Bears defense gave up 52 points in Sunday's loss.
- Nahshon Wright is expected to step into Johnson's starting outside role, and the Chicago Bears have roughly $9.8 million in cap space to pursue veteran cornerback options.
- AP notes the injury could derail the Bears' season, though sources say there is an outside chance Johnson could return late if Chicago is in contention.
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Bears bracing for CB Jaylon Johnson to miss extended time
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson aggravated the groin injury that limited him in the offseason and is facing an extended absence, which rates as bad news for the NFL’s worst defense. Quarterbacks are completing 75 percent of their passes against the Bears (0-2) through two weeks with Dak Prescott and the Cowboys up next. ESPN reported Johnson was out “indefinitely” and the Bears are evaluating the severity of the injury. Johnson, the No. …
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