With Johnson and Vildor done for the season, that leaves the Bears with rookie Kyler Gordon and undrafted rookies Jaylon Jones and Josh Blackwell. Roquan Smith and Bilal Nichols are emerging. Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks are still really good. The Chicago Bears defense has a number of question marks going into 2021. He has never had a season when his passer rating against when targeted finished below 110.0. Bears Reportedly Trying To Hide Their Excitement On Kindle Vildor. However, on the other side the Bears lost Kyle Fuller. Everyone on an NFL roster is out to prove they belong. They have Jaylon Johnson, who should be healthy and locked in on the left side. 2 overall pick.Ĭhicago has now lost its top two defensive backs in Johnson and safety Eddie Jackson, who was placed on season-ending IR with a foot injury a few weeks ago. The Chicago Bears cornerback situation is currently ambiguous. And it could certainly help the Bears secure the No. Recorded a career-high two PDs at the Buccaneers in Week 7. Logged four tackles in the Week 6 matchup vs. Notched four tackles (three solo) in the Week 5 victory in Las Vegas. Started for his third game in a row and recorded four tackles against the Browns. But Johnson landing on IR is a surprise considering he had been saying this week that he expected to play against the Bills, and that appeared to be the indication.īut with Chicago eliminated from postseason contention and nothing at stake, it’s a move that makes sense. Recorded his first PD and four tackles in a win over the Bengals in Week 2. Vildor has been battling an ankle injury over the last couple of months, so it’s not a huge surprise. The good news? Running back Khalil Herbert has been activated from IR, and he’s expected to make his return to the lineup Saturday against the Buffalo Bills. With Vildor out the Bears used Jaylon Jones on the outside in nickel packages, opposite Jaylon Johnson. Vildor did not participate in Wednesday’s practice as he continues to rehab from the injury. The Chicago Bears announced that they’ve placed cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kindle Vildor on injured reserve, ending both of their seasons. Kindle Vildor is still nursing the ankle injury that he sustained during the Bears’ Week 9 loss to the Dolphins.
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