Johnson was a late addition to the injury report because of the illness, though he never appeared to be at much risk of missing this game. The stud corner will do his best to slow a red-hot Lions offense this week. Johnson has seven pass breakups and two interceptions this year.

Johnson was added to the injury report after being held out of practice on Friday. Players typically don’t miss games because of illnesses, but the late addition does put Johnson at an increased risk of missing Week 16. Johnson has seven pass breakups and two interceptions this season.

Johnson’s deal includes $54 million in guaranteed money, with $43.8 million due at signing. His new deal comes days after the Bears placed the franchise tag on the Second-Team All-Pro, who totaled 36 tackles and four interceptions in 2023. Regarded as one of the league’s top corners, Johnson allowed 195 yards on 25 catches and only one touchdown per PFF while earning a coverage grade of 91.0. Now one of the highest-paid corners in the league, Johnson, 24, will be under contract through 2028 and will be poised to earned another big contract before his 30th birthday.

Coming off a breakout season, Johnson and the Bears will continue to work to get a deal done, but the tag keeps him in Chicago for now. The Bears are the talk of the off-season and they just checked one box. Johnson had 36 tackles and four interceptions in his first Pro Bowl season.