Breaking News: Bears Owe Him Record-Breaking Cornerback Deal…
The Chicago Bears didn’t extend cornerback Jaylon Johnson ahead of the 2023 campaign, a decision that could cost them huge once the free agency period hits in March.
Johnson spoke about his contract situation with former professional wide receiver and current sports media personality Keyshawn Johnson on Wednesday, January 17. During the conversation, per Josh Schrock of NBC Sports Chicago, Johnson said he believes his play has earned him the most lucrative CB contract in the NFL.
I think the ball is in my court, the ball is in my favor. Really, I think it’s just a matter of time when it happens. But I think really going into the negotiation, I don’t think it’s too much really to talk about. I feel like there’s no reason I can’t be the highest-paid corner in the league. I feel like that’s what I’m aiming for, that’s what I’m shooting for, that’s what I think can be done and should be done.
I feel like I’ve had a good enough resumé from my rookie year until now. I feel like really this was just the icing on the cake. I feel like there’s not anything anybody can say: I took the ball away, I got All-Pro, I got Pro Bowl. I mean what else is there for me to get? I feel like I’m very deserving of the highest-paid at the position. I’m going to go in and the ball is really in my court. I’m just going to wait for them and come to terms on it and hopefully it’s what I feel I’m deserving of.
