Jaylon Johnson is aware that he's not immune to the possibility of being traded by the Bears.
It's that time of year in the NFL�the trade deadline is just two weeks away. Given the Chicago Bears' one-win record so far, it's natural to consider the possibility of them exploring ways to reshape their roster, which could involve both acquiring and offloading players.
One name that has garnered attention is Jaylon Johnson, especially since he doesn't have a contract beyond this season. Has he come to terms with the potential of being traded away from the Bears in the upcoming weeks?
"Absolutely. I'd be naive not to," Johnson acknowledged during an interview on 670 the Score with Parkins & Spiegel. "I'm not oblivious. I'm not blind. I'm not exempt, at the end of the day. If you can trade Roquan [Smith], if you can trade Robert Quinn, man, you can trade anybody.
"At the end of the day, the Bears have to do what's best for them, and I have to do what's best for me... I've been saying from Day 1 that I want to stay here. This is my first team, my home. I bought a house here. All my plans were to stay in Chicago. At the end of the day, it's not about feelings; it's not about what I want. For me, it's about continuing to go out there, putting great film on tape. And whatever happens after that, well, it happens."
According to a report by ESPN's Courtney Cronin, the Bears have floated the names of both Jaylon Johnson and Eddie Jackson in trade discussions leading up to the deadline. Using these two veterans as trade chips could provide a useful gauge of how the Bears should approach the deadline.
It's worth noting that Johnson's uncertain status with the Bears doesn't reflect his on-field performance. In fact, in the four games he's played this season, he has allowed just a 52.9% completion rate to opposing receivers, the lowest of his career. His 9.9 yards allowed per completion are also a significant improvement.
Ultimately, the Bears must make a decision on whether they envision Johnson as a long-term part of their team. If not, it could make sense to trade him before the deadline and maximize his value.
There's also a possibility that the Bears may choose to retain the 24-year-old cornerback. However, as Johnson pointed out, on-field performance doesn't guarantee a future with the team, as was the case with Roquan Smith.
In the unpredictable world of the NFL, Johnson is acutely aware of what's at stake. As he aptly put it, "You'll know where you're at past November 1," a testament to the uncertainty surrounding player futures in the league.
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