Chicago Bears wide receiver Jon'Vea Johnson has been waived by the team. Johnson got off to a strong start during training camp and earned praise for his early connection with rookie Justin Fields. But drops plagued Johnson during preseason games and simply did not make enough plays to wrestle the last wide receiver spot away from Rodney Adams. Johnson will try to hook on with another team before considering a practice squad spot on the Bears.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Jon'Vea Johnson has caught the attention of the Bears coaching staff two weeks into training camp. Johnson is looking to earn a roster spot and is competing with Rodney Adams, Javon Wims and Riley Ridley for the 5/6 wide receiver spot on the team. Johnson has greatly benefitted from catching passes on the second-team offense with rookie quarterback Justin Fields. Johnson has hauled in several deep touchdown passes but will need to replicate that in the preseason to make his pursuit of an NFL roster spot a reality.