Bears $76 Million Pro Bowler Opens Training Camp on Injury List

Johnson's precise injury wasn't clear via the team or NFL.com. However, the NFI list relates to injuries sustained in some form or fashion other than by way of traditional football activities, such as practices or games.

Johnson, who earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2023, is entering the second season of a four-year, $76 million contract he inked with the Bears in March 2024. He will play the upcoming campaign at 26 years old.

The timing of Johnson's injury news is rendered more interesting by comments he made just three days ago during an interview with "The Rich Eisen Show."

"Seeing a lot of the other corners getting paid, I almost feel like we might have another discussion coming up here soon," Johnson said. "The market is moving. As long as I just keep being myself, keep playing at a high level, definitely going to have to be some more conversations coming up soon and really keep it longterm. So, I’m looking forward to that."

Just how soon Johnson will want to talk about a new deal while he's still a year away from being only halfway through his current contract could potentially cause drama in the Windy City.

But Johnson has a point about his value after producing 18 pass breakups, eight tackles for loss, six interceptions, two forced fumbles and a defensive touchdown over the past two seasons combined.

New Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is also likely going to run considerably more man-coverage in the secondary this season, which Johnson has clamored for in recent years and at which he is exceptional.