Bears Announce Critical Decision On All-Pro Cornerback
After beating the New York Giants in what turned out to be an epic fourth quarter comeback, the Chicago Bears leapfrogged the Green Bay Packers for second place in the NFC North, tied in record with the division leaders, the Detroit Lions.
And a great week 10 has been followed by some excellent news prior to week 11, when the team officially announced that All-Pro cornerback, Jaylon Johnson, has had his 21-day practice window opened to return to the active roster, on November 14, per head coach Ben Johnson.
The Bears will open CB Jaylon Johnson’s 21-day practice window today, per head coach Ben Johnson.
Bears To Open 21-Day Practice Window For All-Pro
“The Bears will open CB Jaylon Johnson’s 21-day practice window today, per head coach Ben Johnson.” The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain wrote.
This news did not come out of nowhere. Ben Johnson said earlier in the week that he hoped that his two-time Pro Bowl corner would return to practice soon.
“We should be able to get them back at some point end of the season here, but kind of too be determined on when those clocks will start clicking here.” The Bears head coach said about the playing statuses of Johnson and nickel, Kyler Gordon. “I just saw Jaylon in the weight room. He’s excited about where he is right now and is hopeful that he’s gonna be able to be out on the practice field here soon.”
After achieving his second straight Pro Bowl in 2024, following on from a joint Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro campaign in 2023, Jaylon Johnson’s presence has been almost non-existent in 2025.
Chicago Has Been Dealing With An Injury-Hit Secondary All Year
The 2020 second round pick has managed just 20 snaps on defense this season – back in week 2’s blowout loss to the Loins – before suffering a core muscle injury that same game which ultimately landed him on injured reserve. Johnson also missed the season opener the week before with a calf/groin injury.
The Bears have been injury hit at the corner position this season beyond just Johnson, however. Starting nickel, Kyler Gordon – who signed a three year, $40 million extension this past offseason, has missed every game this season barring back-to-back wins in week 6 and 7 against the Washington Commanders and the New Orleans Saints.
In their places, the team have had to rely on former Dallas Cowboys third round pick, Nahshon Wright, who has taken on duties on the exterior, and 2021 undrafted free agent, Nick McCLoud, who has manned the slot.
Neither have been ultra effective; Wright has a 52.3 grade from Pro Football Focus for his work on the year, grading him out as a bottom-20 corner in the league this season (90th out of 109). McCloud, meanwhile, has a bottom-10 ranking per PFF – coming in as the 104th corner with a very uninspiring 46.8 grade.
So the re-addition of both Gordon and Johnson in the foreseeable future will be a huge boon to a team whose secondary has been the team’s biggest Achilles heel.
And perhaps it can inspire the Bears to truly compete for their first division title since back in 2018, under Matt Nagy.
Bears QB Caleb Williams Makes Major Announcement Coming Out of Bye Week
Caleb Williams added to his already impressive portfolio on October 9, announcing he has become an investor in women’s professional soccer.
The Chicago Bears quarterback joined the ownership group of Boston Legacy FC, the National Women’s Soccer League expansion club set to debut in 2026, making the move through his investment firm, 888 Midas.
The Legacy and Williams both announced the move on Instagram, with the tagline: “Football meets fútbol.”
Williams isn’t the only big name investing. The Legacy’s investor list already features actress Elizabeth Banks, Olympic six-time Olympic medal-winning gymnast Aly Raisman, WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston and Boston Celtics GM Brad Stevens and his wife, Tracy. The club plans to play its early home dates at Gillette Stadium while a longer-term Boston venue is developed.
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The NWSL is in a genuine growth phase. Average club valuations are currently well into the nine-figure range, and the league’s new multi-platform media package — spanning ESPN, CBS, Prime Video and Scripps — has dramatically increased rights revenue and visibility.
Viewership has surged, too. For Williams, it’s a chance to plant a flag in a league that is trending sharply upward.
“Caleb’s investment in Boston Legacy Football Club highlights the powerful momentum of women’s professional soccer and what it means to have professional athletes investing in our future,” Jennifer Epstein, owner of the Legacy, wrote in a statement. “It symbolizes a new era of cross-league support and recognition. With best-in-class athletes, a rapidly growing fan base, and undeniable energy around the NWSL, we are proud to welcome Caleb as a partner as we prepare for the 2026 inaugural season.”
“With 888 Midas, we are so excited to be part of the Boston Legacy Football Club. Women’s sports is a movement, and I admire and respect the work that the team and the NWSL continues to do to grow the sport and empower future generations of athletes,” Williams wrote in his own statement. “Boston Legacy Football Club is building something special, and we’re proud to be a part of what’s next.”
Williams Joins Growing List of NFL Stars Investing in Women’s Sports
GettyBears quarterback Caleb Williams has invested in the Boston Legacy, a women’s soccer team.
Williams isn’t the first NFL star to see the value — both cultural and financial — in women’s sports. Over the past several years, a growing list of prominent players have put their money and thrown their support into women’s teams across leagues. Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany are co-owners of the Kansas City Current in the NWSL, helping fund a state-of-the-art stadium that will open in 2026.
Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara invested in the Seattle Sounders’ ownership group, while future Hall of Famer Tom Brady took an ownership stake in the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, who have become one of the league’s most dominant teams.
Williams launched 888 Midas in 2024 as a platform for athlete- and advisor-led investing. In late September, 888 Midas also disclosed an investment in Fruitist, a fast-growing superfruit brand. Now, Williams and the firm have added another in the Legacy — and you can bet there will be more areas that interest Williams in the future, as well.
