MARCH 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
CALEB JOHNSON #57 - LINEBACKER - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
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Jaguars Re-Sign LB Caleb Johnson The special teams ace returns to Jacksonville in 2024.
Bears claim OL Alex Leatherwood off waivers from Las Vegas
The Chicago Bears have claimed offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood off waivers a day after the 2021 first-round draft pick was let go by the Las Vegas RaidersAUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers knee injury Johnson (knee) is doubtful to return to Thursday's preseason contest against the Seahawks, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Impact Johnson appeared to suffer a knee injury on a Seattle running play during Thursday's contest. The linebacker managed to walk to the locker room with only a slight limp. There is no indication how long Johnson will be out, but the 24-year-old saw a key role on the Bears' special teams last season so Chicago may need to look for replacements if Johnson is expected to miss time.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Posts no stats in loss Johnson failed to record a tackle in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with eight tackles.
Impact Johnson was used solely on special teams. He's signed through the 2023 season, but unless he moves into the Bears' rotation at linebacker, it's unlikely he'll have significant IDP value.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bears coach Matt Nagy to miss 49ers game because of COVID-19
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy will miss Sunday’s game against San Francisco because of the NFL’s COVID-19 protocolOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bears try to find footing against struggling 49ers
The Chicago Bears enter their game against the struggling San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field trying to steady themselves after back-to-back losses to teams with two of the game's...OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated from COVID-19 list Johnson (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Impact Johnson missed last week's loss to the Buccaneers due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, but he'll be able to rejoin the team in Week 8. The 23-year-old has played exclusively on special teams to begin the year and has racked up five tackles (four solo) across five appearances.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bears' Nagy understands beating by Bucs doesn't scream unity
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy insisted he understands why his comments about the team’s closeness and unity might ring hollow to those on the outsideOCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bears coach Nagy says he has tested positive for COVID-19
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy says he has tested positive for COVID-19OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on COVID-19 list The Bears placed Johnson on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday.
Impact Johnson previously missed the Bears' Week 6 loss to the Packers with a knee injury, but he won't play Sunday against the Buccaneers for a difference reason. If he can overcome his knee injury and clear all health and safety protocols within the next week, the reserve linebacker could be ready to play in the Bears' next contest Oct. 31 versus the 49ers.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No. 10 Oregon, UCLA clash with bigger goals at risk
Oregon's hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff and UCLA's aspirations of reaching the Pac-12 title game are at risk when the teams meet SaturdayOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially out for Week 6 Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Packers.
Impact As expected, Johnson will not be available for the Bears in Week 6 after not practicing all week. The rookie leads the team with five special-teams tackles, so Chicago will have to fill that void against the Packers on Sunday.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Likely out for Week 6 Johnson (knee) is week-to-week after leaving Sunday's win over the Raiders, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Johnson may miss a game or two, but he isn't expected to land on injured reserve. The rookie leads the Bears with five special teams tackles, so they will have to fill that void if he is indeed unavailable against the Packers in Week 6.
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bears defense, running attack back up Justin Fields
Justin Fields continues to try to learn the ropes as the Chicago Bears starting quarterback and it never hurts to have someone to lean on while this process continuesOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fields throws 1st TD pass, Bears' defense dominates in Vegas
Justin Fields threw his first career touchdown pass, and the Chicago Bears’ defense largely shut down the Las Vegas Raiders’ high-powered offense in a 20-9 victoryOCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joe Burrow taken to hospital; Daniel Jones carted off field
Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals was taken to a hospital as a precaution after suffering a bruised throat and Daniel Jones of the New York Giants was carted off the field with...OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will not return Sunday Johnson (knee) won't return Sunday against the Chargers.
Impact Johnson's injury appears to be more serious than originally expected, and this means he won't be back for the rest of the game. Christian Jones and Alec Ogletree would be in line to handle additional snaps as his possible replacements.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Return uncertain against Las Vegas Johnson (knee) is doubtful to return Sunday against Las Vegas.
Impact Johnson picked up the injury in the first half, and it seems the medical staff will have the final say on whether the linebacker returns to the gridiron. If he can't return, Christian Jones or Alec Ogletree would be in line for additional snaps.
OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
