Bears won't close door on CB Jaylon Johnson returning this season

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 28: David Montgomery #5 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball as Jacob Martin #55 and Jaylon Johnson #1 of the Chicago Bears works to make a tackle during the first quarter at Ford Field on November 28, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151504Mike Mulholland/Getty

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson will have groin surgery and could return to the team by the end of the season, coach Ben Johnson said Monday.

Jaylon Johnson was put on injured reserve Saturday, six days after suffering a serious groin injury in Detroit. He must miss at least four games while on IR, and figures to need more time than that, but the team isn’t…