Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Bears Jaylon Johnson CB has requested a trade out of Chicago.
According to Fowler, the Bears have granted him permission to seek out a new home before Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Fowler adds that the Bears and Johnson attempted to negotiate a new contract last week but couldn’t come close to a deal.
Johnson is one of the Bears’ best young players and figured to be a part of the team’s long-term future. However, it sounds like Chicago is willing to at least let him test the waters leading up to the deadline.
The Bears could always franchise Johnson next year if a trade isn’t completed by tomorrow.
Johnson, 24, is a former second-round pick of the Bears back in 2020. He’s currently in the final year of his four-year contract.
Johnson will be an unrestricted free agent in 2024.
In 2023, Johnson has appeared in six games for the Bears and recorded 18 tackles, two interceptions, a defensive touchdown, a forced fumble and four pass defenses.
Looking for the latest NFL Insider News & Rumors?
Be sure to follow NFL Trade Rumors on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for breaking NFL News and Rumors for all 32 teams!
