While everyone seems to be focused on what the Chicago Bears will do at quarterback, they also have a big decision to make regarding one of their best defensive playmakers.
Cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who played in his first career Pro Bowl on Sunday is a free agent following the season, discussed the situation following Saturday’s Pro Bowl practice.
“Heart’s definitely in Chicago, mind’s definitely on the money. 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, who the Bears selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, completed his best NFL season, recording a career-high four interceptions to go along with his first career touchdown. Johnson’s 90.8 Pro Football Focus grade led all cornerbacks, as did his 91.0 coverage grade.
.@NBAxJay1 seals the win for the NFC 😤
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The 24-year-old cornerback believes that the career-high in interceptions means he has improved on the one part of his game that was previously considered lacking.
“Probably the only thing I have [against me] was not getting turnovers,” Johnson said. “But now, this year I started getting some turnovers, creating. I feel like I’ve always been an exceptional cover guy, so just being able to impact the game and make plays in the air is something I wanted to do, and I went out and did that. And now everybody knows I can take the ball away. So, I feel like there’s really not a box I can’t check.”
