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Bears hope to sign Jaylon Johnson to contract extension in next week

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Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in 2022.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Bears have made what they consider a strong offer to Jaylon Johnson with hopes of signing the cornerback to a contract extension before the deadline to give him the franchise tag in one week.

“Cash flows are strong, guarantees are strong,” general manager Ryan Poles said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine. “The term is strong for him — with his age, there’s a really good opportunity for him to back to the market again, continue to earn money and play well.