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Bears' Jaylon Johnson Returns: Injury Not Contract Dispute

9/4/2025

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Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson missed training camp and preseason due to a groin injury, not contract issues.
He confirmed his absence was not due to contract disputes, stating, “I never held out.”
Johnson is optimistic about participating in the regular-season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.

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Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson missed training camp and preseason due to a groin injury, not contract issues.
He confirmed his absence was not due to contract disputes, stating, “I never held out.”
Johnson is optimistic about participating in the regular-season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.