The Latest Breaking News from Jaylon Johnson

When Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson was denied his trade request Nov. 1, he set his sights on another goal this season: to be an All-Pro.

The Bears won’t make major changes to their defense when they hire a new coordinator. They’ll still run Eberflus’ Cover 2 scheme, with his coaching points, buzzwords — and, probably, play calls. If Eberflus hires from the outside, he figures to add someone familiar with his H.I.T.S. principle.

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In addition to home-and-home games against NFC North opponents, the Bears are scheduled to host the Patriots, Jaguars, Rams, Seahawks, Titans and Panthers.

The Packers will be without WR Christian Watson, who is inactive for Week 18. Watson will miss his fifth straight game to end the regular season.

The Pro Bowl cornerback injured his shoulder last week against the Falcons. The Bears also will be without WR Darnell Mooney and RB D’Onta Foreman. Tight end Cole Kmet (knee) and long-snapper Patrick Scales (foot), are active after being questionable for the game.

The Bears have released their inactives ahead of their Week 18 finale against the Packers.

The Bears have released their final injury report and game designations ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Mooney will miss his second consecutive game because of a concussion he suffered against the Cardinals. He finished his disappointing 2023 season with 31 receptions for 414 yards and one touchdown.