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C.J. Gardner-Johnson made a convincing case for what Bears must do with him
NFC Divisional Playoffs: Los Angeles Rams v Chicago Bears | Brooke Sutton/GettyImagesThe Chicago Bears are just as susceptible to the woes of the offseason, and of course, that includes free agency. The Bears expect significant personnel turnover this year, particularly on defense.
What that means is that the next season for the Bears is critical to the team's identity. The 2025 defense was frequently marred by injury, with notable names such as Kyler Gordon, Jaylon Johnson, and Tremaine Edmunds missing multiple games each. With multiple starters on the Injured Reserve (IR) list, the Bears were spurred to sign C.J. Gardner-Johnson in late October to provide depth to the secondary.
