The Chicago Bears might be getting a major boost for their playoff stretch run.
All-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who has missed most of this season to this point due to a groin injury, is reportedly returning to practice today, officially opening his 21-day window to return from injured reserve.
Head coach Ben Johnson had hinted Thursday at his star cornerbacks return to the practice field in the near future. Apparently, that meant immediately.
Johnson, who has struggled with multiple groin issues dating back to training camp this summer, hasnt played since Week 2. The Bears placed Johnson on injured reserve for the injury he suffered in that loss against the Detroit Lions, and Johnson had core muscle surgery to repair the damage with hopes that he could eventually come back.
That hope is coming closer to reality, and the defense can certainly use his services.
Though the Bears lead the league in takeaways, including 13 interceptions as a team, they rank 27th in yards allowed and 28th in points allowed as a team.
On top of that, Johnson has also suggested Kyler Gordon, who has been on injured reserve with a hamstring issue himself, could soon return to practice, making the Bears defense more whole when its needed the most.