Ranking the Bears’ top free agents: What’s ahead for Jaylon Johnson?
1 year, 1 month ago

Ranking the Bears’ top free agents: What’s ahead for Jaylon Johnson?

New York Times  

On the list of the NFL’s important dates for 2024, a pivotal window opens for the Chicago Bears and cornerback Jaylon Johnson later this month. Weeks later, though, at the team’s season-ending news conference at Halas Hall, Poles said, “Jaylon’s not going to go anywhere.” In other words, the Bears and Johnson are in a good place. DT Justin Jones Age: 27 Once the Bears’ Plan B at three-technique defensive tackle behind Larry Ogunjobi, Jones proved to be the more productive player of the two. LS Patrick Scales Age: 35 Scales would be fifth on this list if we ranked the free agents based on the Bears’ interest in re-signing them.

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Ranking 10 NFL free agents the Falcons should pursue, plus a wild card
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ranking 10 NFL free agents the Falcons should pursue, plus a wild card

New York Times  

On paper, Atlanta doesn’t look like a team that will be active in the free-agent market this offseason. Reed, New York Jets The 28-year-old is considered by many the top cornerback available this year, and the Falcons have an in because new defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich was the defensive coordinator and interim head coach in New York last season. Milton …

Ben Johnson simply couldn’t pass on chance to coach Bears and help Caleb Williams develop
2 months ago

Ben Johnson simply couldn’t pass on chance to coach Bears and help Caleb Williams develop

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Ben Johnson saw a “loaded” roster with a potential franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams and couldn’t pass on the opportunity he has with the Chicago Bears. “I’ve always admired what this place could be because I’ve faced them twice a year over the last six years and I’ve really felt like it’s close to going over …

Ben Johnson a good bet to get the most out of Bears QB Caleb Williams
2 months ago

Ben Johnson a good bet to get the most out of Bears QB Caleb Williams

New York Times  

Hours after the Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers to end their 10-game losing streak, Caleb Williams took note of a play in the regular season game of the year between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. I think he’s done it all year.” GO DEEPER Bears hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach In hiring Johnson as …

Ben Johnson agrees to become Bears head coach
2 months ago

Ben Johnson agrees to become Bears head coach

Associated Press  

Ben Johnson helped Jared Goff establish himself as one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks. “Having been on the opposing sideline, I can attest to how passionate Bears fans are about this city and their team, and I am honored to be their head coach,” Johnson said in a statement. “Throughout our search process, I was thoroughly impressed by Ben’s character, …

Bears got it right with Ben Johnson, bringing hope to Chicago at pivotal time
2 months ago

Bears got it right with Ben Johnson, bringing hope to Chicago at pivotal time

New York Times  

Hire the assistant coach who just lost a playoff game where his team was a 9 1/2-point home favorite. We don’t know whether Ben Johnson is going to lead the Bears to the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl, but at this pivotal moment for the consistently embattled charter franchise, he feels like the right guy for a very big …

Bears hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach
2 months ago

Bears hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach

New York Times  

The Chicago Bears have hired Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, the team announced Tuesday, landing arguably the most highly coveted head-coaching candidate in the NFL as they aim to stop a four-year playoff drought. Chicago is turning to Johnson, one of the league’s fastest-rising offensive coaches, in hopes that pairing him with quarterback Caleb Williams …

The Bears turn attention to their coaching search after finishing 5-12
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Bears turn attention to their coaching search after finishing 5-12

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams figured the reality that his rookie season is over would hit once his car was loaded and he was headed home. Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson figures to be at the top of the Bears’ wish list. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel …

Hiring Ben Johnson seems like the obvious move, but can the Bears actually land him?
3 months ago

Hiring Ben Johnson seems like the obvious move, but can the Bears actually land him?

New York Times  

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson saw what the Green Bay Packers did against the Chicago Bears — and he liked it. “We were just like, ‘Let’s just pretend we’re falling or pretend I’m fumbling, but I’m holding on to the ball,’” Goff explained Sunday after the Lions trounced the Bears 34-17 at Soldier Field. You don’t see really stuff …

Jaylon Johnson isn’t interested in bright spots with the Bears’ skid at 5 games
4 months ago

Jaylon Johnson isn’t interested in bright spots with the Bears’ skid at 5 games

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Jaylon Johnson wasn’t all that interested in discussing any bright spots or reasons to have hope for the Chicago Bears. The Bears also lost on a Hail Mary at Washington in Week 8 and had a game-ending field goal attempt by Cairo Santos blocked by Green Bay in Week 11. One week after his game-ending 46-yard …

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson reveals sexual addiction during press conference after agreeing to $76m deal and tells reporters he went to therapy to address the problem
1 year ago

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson reveals sexual addiction during press conference after agreeing to $76m deal and tells reporters he went to therapy to address the problem

Daily Mail  

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson opened up about his recent battles with sexual addiction during his first press conference since agreeing to a four-year, $76 million extension to stay with the team. pic.twitter.com/ImJ3A0X0DL — Adam Jahns March 11, 2024 Jaylon Johnson opened up about his recent battles with sexual addiction at Monday's presser Jaylon Johnson has agreed to a four-year, …

Bears, Pro Bowl CB Jaylon Johnson agree to 4-year, $76 million contract extension
1 year ago

Bears, Pro Bowl CB Jaylon Johnson agree to 4-year, $76 million contract extension

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears and Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson agreed Thursday to a four-year, $76 million contract that guarantees him $54.4 million. “We’re extremely excited to be able to keep Jaylon here for the next four years,” general manager Ryan Poles said in a statement. “He’s an integral part of our defense and his leadership will help our …

Bears place franchise tag on Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson
1 year ago

Bears place franchise tag on Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears placed the franchise tag on cornerback Jaylon Johnson on Tuesday after he made his first Pro Bowl in the final season of his rookie contract. Johnson, who turns 25 in April, had four interceptions last season after picking off one pass in his first three years. General manager Ryan Poles said at the combine last …

Bears free agency update: Additions Damien Williams, Christian Jones bring needed depth
4 years ago

Bears free agency update: Additions Damien Williams, Christian Jones bring needed depth

New York Times  

It’s not so much that the Bears have not made a few quiet upgrades recently, it’s just that their fan base doesn’t seem to care. As we sort through what the Bears have done — and haven’t done — since the start of free agency, there are fair criticisms about how they’ve handled quarterback, receiver, offensive tackle and cornerback. Big …

Bears’ free-agent shopping list, Defense: Time to restock the depth?
4 years, 1 month ago

Bears’ free-agent shopping list, Defense: Time to restock the depth?

New York Times  

As the Bears’ new defensive coordinator, Sean Desai takes over a group that has Pro Bowlers at each level. Defensive line Level of need: Medium Jahns: The Bears’ best offseason pickup will be the return of defensive tackle Eddie Goldman. ICYMI, everything you need to know about the Bears’ salary cap situation for 2021, including what new contracts for Allen …

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