Bears rule out CB Jaylon Johnson, S Deon Bush vs. Vikings

Johnson will miss a game for the first time Sunday.The Bears have ruled out starting cornerback Jaylon Johnson and backup safety Deon Bush for their game Sunday at the Vikings.

Johnson had been in question all week because of a shoulder injury he suffered in the win over the Texans. The Bears will likely go with fellow rookie Kindle Vildor in his place.

Johnson, a second-round pick, has been one of the best rookie corners in the NFL. He has played 96% of the Bears’ defensive snaps and leads the team with 15 pass breakups. Opposing quarterbacks have completed just 56% of their passes against him.

Bush (foot) plays a smaller role, but losing him further thins a secondary that was already missing…