Jonathan Jones reports that the Bears are placing the franchise tag on CB Jaylon Johnson.
The projected franchise tag cost for a cornerback in 2024 is $19,802,000.
Johnson, 24, is a former second-round pick of the Bears back in 2020. He was set to become a free agent after finishing out his four-year rookie contract.
In 2023, Johnson appeared in 14 games for the Bears and recorded 36 tackles, four interceptions, a defensive touchdown, a forced fumble, a recovery, and 10 pass defenses.
We had him included in our Top 100 – 2024 NFL Free Agents list.
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