Bears’ Cornerback Jaylon Johnson Bridging the Gap with New Teammate Caleb Williams through Misunderstanding

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson recently discussed his first interaction with new teammate Caleb Williams, which took place before Williams was drafted with the first overall pick. In March, Johnson was asked about the perception of Williams having a “Hollywood” attitude and stated that such an attitude wouldn’t mesh well in the Bears locker room because players need to prove themselves as professionals. Reflecting on the interview during a conversation on 670 The Score, Johnson explained that he spoke to Williams about the comments before the draft, as he felt the discussion had been misinterpreted.

The focus on “Hollywood” did not accurately represent Johnson’s feelings, especially since he didn’t know Williams at the time. However, their conversation helped clear the air and put both players on the same page heading into the upcoming season. Through their discussion, both players were able to understand each other better and develop a positive relationship.

Johnson emphasized to Williams that his comments were not meant to be taken negatively, as he was simply speaking based on what he knew at the time. Williams assured Johnson that all he wanted was to win and their shared passion for football brought them closer together. Through some playful banter by jokingly talking trash about USC, both players were able to develop a bond that would benefit them in the years to come.

With a new contract in hand and a promising teammate in Williams, Johnson has high hopes for the future of the Bears. The team is looking forward to having him and Williams as key players who can help lead them to success in years to come.