As expected this offseason, the Chicago Bears have placed the franchise tag on standout cornerback Jaylon Johnson.
According to a report from CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones, the Bears placed the franchise tag on Johnson before Tuesday’s deadline, but are still working on a long-term deal to keep the All-Pro cornerback in the Windy City.
The Bears are expected to franchise tag cornerback Jaylon Johnson today as they continue to work on a long-term deal, source says.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) March 5, 2024
The move comes just days after Bears’ GM Ryan Poles stated at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that Chicago was making “strong offers” to keep Johnson in Chicago long-term, but added that the franchise tag would be in play if they couldn’t reach a long-term deal by Tuesday.