Johnson wore Guardian Cap in Week 6 amid concussion history, highlighting Bears' safety-first approach and the broader NFL shift toward in-game protective gear.

Competing for touches behind Monangai; noted as the veteran back in Chicago who has ceded some ground; continues to be a hold in case of injury or role shift.

Johnson is a complementary piece whose limited carries in the article imply a modest fantasy ceiling unless the Bears expand the ground game. His role could grow with an RB2 injury or strategic emphasis on the running game, but the immediate fantasy upside remains limited.

Johnson is part of the trade package in the Kamara proposal. If moved, his role in Chicago’s backfield would shift, with immediate impact on depth and development. His 2026 third-round cost signals a future-focused plan rather than a short-term fix.

Johnson would see increased workload as the change-of-pace and pass-catching option if Swift is limited or out, offering a potential flexibility boost and a pathway to a fantasy follower with Monangai.