Bears’ Jaylon Johnson gives 3-word injury update that fans will love
After missing the start of the season, cornerback Jaylon Johnson said he expects to make his 2025 debut this Sunday when the Chicago Bears face the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
“I’ll be good,” Johnson said about his status.
Johnson was sidelined during Chicago’s Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings while recovering from a groin injury sustained during offseason training. The 26-year-old was placed on the non-football injury list in July and missed all of training camp. When he returned to practice last week, he also appeared on the injury report with calf tightness, which he attributed to the rehab process.
“That was just a little overcompensation from just trying to get my groin back right, just get my body collectively together, and I just had some calf tightness,” Johnson explained.
Although he was listed as questionable for the opener, Johnson said there were never plans for him to play against Minnesota. He went through an extensive workout at Soldier Field before the game, focusing on position drills, and noted he felt strong during the session.
“It was just a workout,” Johnson said, according to ESPN. “For me, just going through the position drills, I felt good doing it.”
This week, Johnson has been a full participant in consecutive practices, an important step after weeks of limited work.
“A lot better,” Johnson said about his progress. “I feel pretty good just getting that extra week of reps, extra week of conditioning, going through things really, just getting up to speed in the playbook, being able to do walk-throughs, things like that, is really beneficial for me,” he added, according to Sports Illustrated.
Johnson also emphasized the importance of urgency for the Bears as they head into a divisional matchup after a narrow Week 1 loss.
“Yeah, for sure, I’m sure everybody feels that same urgency,” he said. “I mean, you never want to go 0-2, you want to try to win as many games as possible.”
BREAKING NEWS: Lamar Jackson Offers $200K Reward for Information Leading to the Identity of Charlie Kirk’s Assassassin
In the aftermath of the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University, NFL star Lamar Jackson has announced that he will personally offer an additional $200,000 reward for any information that helps identify the killer. Jackson, the dynamic quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, expressed his outrage over the violent attack and his determination to support the investigation.
“This senseless violence has no place in our society,” Jackson said in a public statement. “Charlie Kirk’s life was tragically taken, and we must do everything we can to bring the person responsible to justice. I’m offering this reward to help ensure the truth comes to light and justice is served.”
The FBI had already released images of the suspect and offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the killer. The assassination has caused an uproar within the conservative community, raising serious concerns about political violence on college campuses.
Jackson’s substantial $200,000 reward offer underscores his commitment to supporting the investigation and ensuring that those responsible for this horrific act are held accountable. Law enforcement is urging anyone with relevant information to come forward as the investigation intensifies.
The tragic loss of Kirk has brought widespread attention to the dangers of political violence, particularly in educational institutions. Jackson’s reward offer highlights the need for unity and justice, as the community continues to demand answers and justice for Kirk.
