Jaylon Johnson’s 2023 campaign was his best yet, will the Bears resign Johnson to a longterm deal, or leave the window open for another team to sign the All-Pro corner
Moreover, Johnson’s PFF grade of 90.8 marked the highest grade for a cornerback in 2023. The former Ute was the only player at his position to achieve a grade over 90, with PFF’s second highest-graded cornerback being the Cowboys’ Daron Bland (89.5
Former Utah standout and current Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson completely revamped his game for the 2023 NFL season.
Coming off the fourth year of his young NFL career, the Bears star established himself as one of the most complete corners in the league, making a nearly 30-point jump in PFF grade from a season prior: from 62.9 to 90.8.
His breakout season, which included a career-high four interceptions, 36 tackles, and 10 pass breakups, could not have come at a better time.
The 2023 season marked the last year of Johnson’s four-year rookie deal. Now a free agent, the 2020 second-round draft pick is slated to receive a historic contract. The question is, if this contract will be an extension with Chicago or a new contract elsewhere?
