The Chicago Bears have finalized a significant contract extension with Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson, securing his services for the next four years. The deal, valued at $76 million, places Johnson among the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL. According to reports, the contract includes $60 million payable in the first three years, with $54 million of that guaranteed, and $43.8 million guaranteed at signing. Johnson, who was recently given the non-exclusive franchise tag, has now been locked in long-term, a move that is seen as a smart investment in the Bears' secondary and a win-win for both parties involved. Johnson's performance, including being named 2nd-team All-Pro last season with four interceptions, has made him a key piece of the Bears' defense. The agreement is considered a good deal for the Bears, reflecting a strategic approach to managing their roster and cap space. Johnson can potentially hit the market again at age 28, with $28 million in the first year of the deal.
Jaylon Johnson and the Bears have agreed to a multi-year deal, a source confirms to @kfishbain. Johnson, a 2023 Pro Bowler, was given the non-exclusive franchise tag a few days ago. https://t.co/aHEXDOVRBr
BREAKING: Bears, Pro Bowl CB Jaylon Johnson finalizing four-year, $76M deal, per @RapSheet https://t.co/viRAH3fmFP https://t.co/GteprZqpyV
Jaylon Johnson bet on himself and won. The #Bears make a smart investment in their secondary. Everybody wins this one. Good, inevitable outcome. https://t.co/iYauOWpgc5
The Bears lock up Jaylon Johnson https://t.co/q6jyfbFTQq
BREAKING: The Chicago Bears are finalizing a 4-year $76M deal with Pro-Bowl CB Jaylon Johnson. This makes him one of the highest paid cornerbacks in the NFL π° https://t.co/DvVle7uWUY
This is a good deal for Chicago https://t.co/Ntw7pGskWj
Obviously more to the contract but surprised by an AAV under the cost of the tag. $19M currently sixth at CB for multi-year deals, per OTC. Solid deal for both sides. https://t.co/lEvTpU7BXY
Bears, CB Jaylon Johnson finalizing 4-year, $76M contract. (via @RapSheet) https://t.co/4RvFpIQKSe
BREAKING: The Bears and CB Jaylon Johnson have reached an agreement on a four-year contract, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/GxjWb1zJkI
Jaylon Johnson is getting $60 million in the first three years of the deal, including $54 million guaranteed, per source. He can potentially hit the market again at age 28. https://t.co/yWVVxTxemp
Jaylon Johnson and the Bears have reportedly agreed to a big-money deal. π»π° https://t.co/qk04pYdG7f
Jaylon Johnson and Bears agree to 4-year, $76M deal, per @Schultz_Report The 24-year-old CB was named 2nd-team All-Pro last season with 4 INTs π₯ https://t.co/xNZ7hLoaqW
Wow. They got it done. Good deal here for both sides. #Bears https://t.co/VaTJSlOWtW
The Chicago Bears and Pro Bowl CB Jaylon Johnson are finalizing a 4-year, $76M contract extension, per @AdamSchefter https://t.co/L54vTfwh3m
π¨BREAKING NEWSπ¨ Jaylon Johnson signs 4 year deal worth $76 million with the @ChicagoBears Brought to you by @AdvantageChevBB @hodgkinschevy @AdvantageToyoRO @AcuraNaperville https://t.co/DUA06pNZW3
The #Bears and corner Jaylon Johnson reached agreement on a four-year, $76M deal, per source (as @Schultz_Report said). $43.8M of it is guaranteed at signing, with $28M in the first year.
Thatβs a lot of cash! https://t.co/ky4DGOhv88
*If* the $76M reported for Jaylon Johnson is correct, that's less per year than the franchise tag was going to cost the Bears this year. Johnson will be the 7th or 8th highest-paid CB. Big guarantees (54.4M/76M) had a lot to do with that deal getting over the finish line.
The Bears and CB Jaylon Johnson have agreed to a multi-year deal, source confirms.
π¨ BREAKING π¨ Jaylon Johnson and the Bears have agreed on a 4-year, $76M deal, per @Schultz_Report https://t.co/tiwbPmy10H
π¨ π¨ π¨ Sources: The #Bears and Pro Bowl CB Jaylon Johnson are finalizing a 4-year, $76M new contract that makes him one of the gameβs highest paid at his position. Instead of the franchise tag, Chicago locks in their superstar long-term, another key piece on D. https://t.co/vsffLhksnt
Bears and CB Jaylon Johnson reached agreement on a four-year deal, per source.
Breaking News: The Chicago #Bears have reached a deal with CB Jaylon Johnson, per @Schultz_Report FOUR YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION with 70M+ https://t.co/uzkow5Fca2
ππ₯πππππ‘π: The #Bears are signing star cornerback Jaylon Johnson to a 4-year $76M contract extension, per @Schultz_Report https://t.co/YMBATpiPTU
Breaking: The #Bears and All-Pro CB Jaylon Johnson have agreed to 4-year, $76M deal, keeping him in Chicago for years to come. The deal makes Johnson one of the highest paid corners in the league. @Schultz_Report on it. https://t.co/KNNHt2qXjN
CB Jaylon Johnson to sign a 4-year, $76M deal with the Bears, per @Schultz_Report.
BREAKING: Jaylon Johnson deal is DONE, sources tell @BleacherReport. 4 for 76M, 54.4 guaranteed. One of the best young players in football is secured in Chicago long-term.