Bears place CBs Jaylon Johnson, Kindle Vildor on injured reserve, activate Herbert

Posted December 23, 2022 12:00 am

By Michal Dwojak Shaw Local News Network

The Bears placed cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kindle Vildor on injured reserve and activated running back Khalil Herbert on Friday.

Both Johnson and Vildor will miss the remaining three games of the regular season.

Johnson's placement came a day after he was listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Buffalo since he was battling a ring finger injury. He was limited in Thursday's practice but fully participated Tuesday and Wednesday.

The third-year cornerback started 11 games this season and recorded 35 tackles, 7 pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

Vildor has been out since injuring his ankle against the New York Jets on Nov. 27. He played in 11 games this season and finished with 34 tackles and 1 interception.

Herbert's return should add a boost to a depleted Bears offense. He missed the last four games with a hip injury he suffered against Detroit on Nov. 13. The second-year running back has 643 yards in 10 games on 108 carries and 4 touchdowns.

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