The Bears' star cornerback is staying home.
This is the end of long negotiations between Jaylon Johnson and the Chicago Bears!
Highly sought after within the league, the star cornerback extended his lease by 4 years, for the sum of $76 million, according to confirmation from Ian Rapoport, of NFL Network.
Objective therefore achieved for General Manager Ryan Poles, who decided to tag his defender last Monday, and seemed confident about the chances of keeping him in the long term.
Second round of the 2020 draft, Johnson is coming off a Pro Bowl selection, and above all a presence on the league's second All-Pro team in 2023. Season during which he accumulated 10 passes defended, 4 interceptions and a Pick-6.