Headed north to Chicago
The Bears selected Johnson in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 115th overall.
The Bears didn't have an obvious need at running back with Khalil Herbert and D'Onta Foreman atop the depth chart, but Johnson probably offers a better passing down skill set than the two veteran backs and could get his foot into the door on that basis. Johnson (6-feet, 219 pounds) has a three-down frame that's well-suited to blitz pickup, so he could emerge as the Bears' preferred hurryup and passing down back. Johnson is unlikely to match Herbert or Foreman as pure runners, however, so an unpredictable running back committee could be in store for the Bears offense.
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Darnell Mooney
WR | CHI
Cleared to face Chiefs
Mooney (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Kansas City, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Darnell Mooney
WR | CHI
Reps capped again Thursday
Mooney (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Darnell Mooney
WR | CHI
Limited practice Wednesday
Mooney (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.
Darnell Mooney
WR | CHI
Knee injury isn't serious
The knee injury Mooney suffered in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Buccaneers isn't considered serious, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Chase Claypool
WR | CHI
Surprises with solid game
Claypool caught three passes for 31 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 27-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Cole Kmet
TE | CHI
Another steady performance
Kmet caught four passes on six targets for 38 yards in the Bears' 27-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Roschon Johnson
RB | CHI
Works as Herbert's backup Sunday
Johnson rushed four times for 32 yards and brought in both targets for 10 yards in the Bears' 27-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Khalil Herbert
RB | CHI
Splits work with Johnson in loss
Herbert rushed seven times for 35 yards and secured one of three targets for a 23-yard reception in the Bears' 27-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
DJ Moore
WR | CHI
Eclipses century mark in loss
Moore brought in six of seven targets for 104 yards in the Bears' 27-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Justin Fields
QB | CHI
Two total touchdowns in loss
Fields completed 16 of 29 passes for 211 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions while rushing four times for three yards and another score in the Bears' 27-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also committed two fumbles, recovering one and seeing the other scooped up by center Lucas Patrick.