NFL: Pro Bowl Skills Challenge Jaylon Johnson of the Bears (1) catches the ball during the Satisfying Catch event at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Chicago Bears All-Pro suddenly out indefinitely: Report

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Sep 15, 2025 4:07 PM ET

Things got worse on Monday for the Chicago Bears defense. Following a 52-21 drubbing by the Detroit Lions in Week 2, the Bears received bad news on All-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson.

The Chicago Bears have bad news on Jaylon Johnson

Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Johnson is out indefinitely due to a groin injury.

“Bears Pro-Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson is out indefinitely with a groin injury, sources tell me and @CourtneyRCronin,” Schefter wrote. “The team still is evaluating the full extent of the injury, whether surgery is necessary, and how long Johnson will be sidelined.

“Johnson exited the second quarter of the Bears loss to the Lions after sustaining the injury while breaking up a pass. He missed all of training camp, the preseason and Chicago’s opener with a groin injury before returning and reaggravating it Sunday. He now is out indefinitely.”

Bears Pro-Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson is out indefinitely with a groin injury, sources tell me and @CourtneyRCronin. The team still is evaluating the full extent of the injury, whether surgery is necessary, and how long Johnson will be sidelined.

Johnson exited the second… pic.twitter.com/plKzZ9Hug1

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 15, 2025

Johnson’s loss is concerning for a secondary that has been bad without their top corner. Lions quarterback Jared Goff went 23-of-28 passing for 334 yards with five touchdowns on Sunday. Backup cornerback Tyrique Stevenson has been picked on in Johnson’s absence.

The Bears were also without nickelback Kyler Gordon against Detroit. He is dealing with a hamstring injury.

Syndication: Detroit Free Press Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) makes a catch against Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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