Jaylon Johnson is officially back at Halas Hall to participate in the final week of OTAs. Johnson had made his intentions to return to Lake Forest known last week, and the Bears shared a photo of him back on the practice field on Tuesday.
Johnson is No. 33 in the bottom left photo.
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OTAs are strictly optional for players to attend, although coaches always want every player to come and practice. Johnson had a couple of understandable excuses for missing the first two weeks of OTAs. He told ESPNâs Key, Jay & Max that he was spending time with his daughter in Fresno and was heading up a charity event for his non-profit Kevvyâs Vision Project.
Johnson has already proven himself as the top Bears cornerback and is already familiar with Matt Eberflusâ and Alan Williamsâ defense. This is still a big year for him, though. Johnson is entering the final season of his four-year rookie deal and will become a free agent next offseason if he doesnât receive a contract extension beforehand. But, Johnson says he isnât worried about the money.
âFor me, itâs just about going out and being who I am,â Johnson said on ESPN Radio. âI know I can be a dominant corner. I am a dominant corner in this league, following No. 1 wide receivers and just finding ways to continue to do my job at a high rate, continue to be a better teammate, continue to find ways to win.
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âWith winning comes paychecks, and I think at the end of the day, I need to focus on winning. Thatâs what Iâm worried about going into Year 4.â