​The Chicago Bears faced a challenging season last year due to injuries that struck several key players, notably two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Johnson missed most of the year because ofgroin issues, and the 2025 season presented an unfortunate omen even before it began, as he sat out the entire training camp and preseason with a groin injury. He finally took the field in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions, but a fresh groin problem flared up in the first half, necessitating surgery and forcing him to sit out the next ten games.
When Johnson did return to the lineup, it was evident he was not himself as he worked to recover while playing through the lingering effects on the field. He showed improvement as the season progressed, yet he never restored the peak form that had made him a standout shutdown corner in prior years. Even during the offseason program, Johnson himself acknowledged that he hadn’t been at full strength. Yet there are signs that this could be changing.
A video circulated by Johnson’s rehab specialist, Foot Doctor Moe, offers a clear view of Johnson’s dedication and progress, with the caption “We back. 100%,” suggesting that the star cornerback is slated to be fully ready for training camp later this month. Johnson participated in Bears organized team activities and mandatory minicamp last month, contrasting with teammate Kyler Gordon, who has continued to deal with a soft tissue injury. The impression is that Johnson is positioned to enter training camp at full health.
When healthy, Johnson has established himself as one of the NFL’s premier cornerbacks. Before his injury-shortened 2025 season, he had consecutive Pro Bowl campaigns, totaling six interceptions—one returned for a touchdown—and 18 pass breakups, making him a central figure for opponents to scheme against. If he can stay on the field, there is little doubt he can reclaim his elite level and provide a significant lift to Dennis Allen’s defense.
As Bears fans anticipate the upcoming season, the health of Johnson remains a key storyline. His ability to return to peak form could greatly influence the team’s overall defensive performance and help stabilize a unit that has faced instability due to injuries in recent campaigns. The optimism surrounding his readiness for training camp is tempered by the usual caution coaches and players exercise with injuries, but the early indicators suggest Johnson is committed to returning at 100 percent and resuming his role as a cornerstone of the Bears’ secondary.
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