July 7, 2024

CB standout claims he would rather sign a new contract with the Bears than pursue free agency.

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson advances his interception of a Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's pass as wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown watches during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

“I want to stay here,” Johnson said Wednesday. “I definitely want to get something done (here) first. But at the end of the day, if something doesn’t get done, then I’m not opposed to any other options. But I would love to stay here. So that’s that.”Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson advances his interception of a Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's pass as wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown watches during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Johnson, in the fourth and final year of his rookie contract, has been in a standoff all season with the Bears. He requested a trade before the

Johnson has four interceptions this season. All have come in his past eight games, after he recorded one in his first 43 career appearances.

He acknowledged he’s strengthened his bargaining position, saying he has “added some money to the value.”Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson advances his interception of a Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's pass as wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown watches during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Johnson was given the chance to shop around before the trade deadline and was surprised at the time that he didn’t get dealt.

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