Bootleg Football on Jaylen Johnson

PodcastIs our team good, or is their team bad?September 15, 2026

From the episode

Jalen Johnson didn't look particularly good. Again, he's still sort of figuring it out. But at this point, shouldn't be figuring it out in this defense. This is his second year in the defense. Last year, he struggled with injury. This year, supposedly, he's healthy.

Mentioned at 29:52 – 30:15

STACKED’s take

Negative signalRole

Johnson's slow development in Year 2 is concerning for Bears pass rush.

Jalen Johnson didn't look particularly good in Week 1 and is still figuring it out; at this point in his second year in the Bears defense, he shouldn't still be figuring it out, especially after being healthy this year following injury struggles last season.