Bears CB Jaylon Johnson Intercepts Anthony Richardson Early In Second Half
Sep 22, 2024, 1:44 PM | Updated: Sep 26, 2024, 5:30 pm
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 08: Tyrique Stevenson #29 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after scoring a touchdown on an interception in the fourth quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field on September 08, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
(Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS – Former Utah cornerback Jaylon Johnson picked off Indianapolis QB Anthony Richardson early in the second half at a crucial time for Chicago.
The Bears trailed 7-0 at the break. The Colts started with the ball but on the first play of the half, Johnson got the ball back for his offense.
Former @Utah_Football CB @NBAxJay1 grabs his second interception of the year! 💪#LocalsInTheNFL #DaBears #GoUtes #NFL @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) September 22, 2024
It was the second interception of the year for the former Ute.
In the season opener, the Bears led by one score with the Titans driving. Johnson picked off Will Levis to seal the win for Chicago.
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The Bears didn’t let the turnover go to waste. They drove down the field and kicked a 53-yard field goal for their first points of the game.
.@cairosantos19 puts us on the board 🙌 pic.twitter.com/rNgQKHVZMt
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 22, 2024
Along with the interception, Johnson had two total tackles (one solo) and a pass breakup.
The interception ended up being a huge momentum swing for Chicago on the road. The found the end zone for the first time early in the fourth quarter to make it a one score game.
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About Jaylon Johnson
Before his time in the NFL, Johnson played at the University of Utah from 2017-19.
During his time with the Utes, the Fresno, California native had 102 total tackles, 88 solo tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, seven interceptions, and 28 pass breakups in 39 games played.
He was named First-team All-Pac 12 in 2018 and 2019.
Following his college career, Johnson was selected by the Bears with the No. 50 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
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In 2022, Johnson had 35 total tackles, 28 solo tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and seven pass breakups.
Last season, the former Ute had a breakout season in Chicago. He posted 36 total tackles, one forced fumble, four interceptions, and one pick-six.
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