The Chicago Bears will be without their key cornerback , Jaylon Johnson , who is set to undergo surgery for a core muscle injury, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

“Coach Ben Johnson confirmed that Jaylon Johnson will have core muscle surgery and should be able to return this season,” Rapoport wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Johnson was already dealing with injuries before the season started, as he missed all of training camp, the preseason, and the Bears' season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. He came back in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions, but had to leave the game in the second quarter after he broke up a pass, and was ruled out for the rest of the contest.

Before Week 3, head coach Ben Johnson said that they were looking through options for Johnson's recovery, an

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