Jaylon Johnson went from a solid contributor on the Chicago Bears defense to what makes the unit tick. A former All-Pro, his success this season will either raise the Bears' heights or have the defense held back. That is why he comes in as our number two most important player.
Ranking most important Bears on 2025 roster: Number 2 Jaylon Johnson
Johnson was arguably the best cornerback in football in 2023. So, when he was not quite at that level in 2024, it was not a huge disappointment. His play was not poor; it was just closer to the earlier stages of his career than the best he played.