The Chicago Bears might have gotten one of the most underrated signings of the 2025 NFL season with defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
After three cornerbacks were placed on IR, the Bears knew they needed to act quickly to try to save their depleted secondary, and that's where Gardner-Johnson came to the rescue. Instead of playing his typical safety position, which he has played his whole career, Chicago moved him to nickel, and he has excelled there.
Gardner-Johnson is coming off his best game in a Bears uniform with two sacks in the 24-20 win over the New York Giants in Week 10.