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Another COVID-19 situation and a pending situation involving an assault charge against Mario Edwards are among distractions for the Chicago Bears as they head into a key game in th...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injury leaves return in question Johnson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Chicago finds itself down a starting cornerback for the time being, however, there's no pressing urgency to get the second-round rookie back into the contest with the Bears carrying a lopsided fourth-quarter lead. Johnson has surrendered five touchdowns in coverage this season, though his 15 pass deflections are an impressive total. He's demonstrated durability in fielding 95-plus percent of Chicago's defensive snaps over 11 of his 12 appearances.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Productive pro debut Johnson recorded six tackles in Chicago's 27-23 victory over the Lions on Sunday.

Impact With Kyle Fuller being a strong cornerback on the other side of the field, Johnson could see opposing quarterbacks pick on him quite a bit, which may lead to plenty of performances like the one he had in Week 1. It's quite possible that the rookie quickly emerges as a strong weekly IDP option.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Earns starting role Johnson was named the starting cornerback across from teammate Kyle Fuller, according to the team's official website.

Impact Once Artie Burns was lost for the season early in camp, the writing was on the wall that Johnson would emerge as the starter, especially after being selected in the second round of this year's draft. With the possibility that opposing offenses could pick on the rookie, there's a chance he could post a high tackle total, which would elevate his IDP stock.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could start Week 1 Johnson is expected to step into a larger role in the Chicago secondary to begin the season after Artie Burns (knee) suffered a season-ending ACL tear during Tuesday's practice, A...

Impact Although Johnson was selected in the second round of this year's draft, Burns' greater NFL experience at least made him a real threat to beat the rookie out for a starting role at cornerback. However, with Buster Skrine likely ticketed for the slot and a trio of reserves unlikely to pose much of a challenge on the outside, there's now a good chance Johnson starts at the spot opposite Kyle Fuller early in the season, if not in Week 1.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fighting for starting gig Johnson (shoulder) is competing for a starting outside cornerback spot across from Kyle Fuller, Charley Casserly of NFL.com reports.

Impact Johnson has the opportunity to be an immediate contributor in Chicago's secondary if he can overcome the difficulties of a shortened in-person offseason. His primary competition for a starting gig will likely come in the form of Buster Skrine, who is coming off the least productive season of his nine-year career. The rookie second-round pick is expected to be fully healthy for Week 1 after having played through a labrum tear during his entire junior year at Utah.

JUNE 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE