Three possible trade destinations for Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson.
According to multiple NFL insiders, the Chicago Bears have approved cornerback Jaylon Johnson's trade request just hours before the 3 p.m. CT trade deadline. Johnson had expressed his desire to stay in Chicago long-term, and despite negotiations for a new contract last week, no agreement was reached, as reported by ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.
It's possible that this move is a negotiation tactic by general manager Ryan Poles, who previously used a similar approach with former Bears linebacker Roquan Smith, leading to his trade to the Baltimore Ravens last year. Alternatively, Poles might be ready to part ways with the 24-year-old cornerback, who has been one of the NFL's top cover corners.
Fowler identified a few potential landing spots for Johnson:
1. Pittsburgh Steelers: While rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has shown promise, the Steelers haven't received consistent production from their cornerback group this season. Levi Wallace has faced challenges, and Patrick Peterson has displayed signs of aging. Johnson could bolster the Steelers' cornerback unit and provide an instant impact alongside rookie Porter Jr.
2. San Francisco 49ers: San Francisco's secondary has struggled this season, allowing 28 completions out of 32 attempts in their recent loss to the Bengals. With Super Bowl aspirations, the 49ers may seek to improve their secondary, following the lead of other contending teams like the Eagles (acquiring Kevin Byard) and Seahawks (acquiring Leonard Williams).
3. Philadelphia Eagles: The defending NFC champions have already made a trade deadline move, acquiring safety Kevin Byard from the Titans. It seems that they are not done yet. The Eagles' current cornerback tandem includes Darius Slay and James Bradberry, but they appear to be still in the market for a cornerback. Adding Johnson would strengthen their roster as they aim for another Super Bowl run.
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31 OCTOBRE | 42 ANSWERS Three possible trade destinations for Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Will the Bears trade Jaylon Johnson? | ||
| Yes | 20 | 47.6 % |
| No | 22 | 52.4 % |
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