Two Bears defenders named to Pro Bowl

Two Bears defenders named to Pro Bowl


Tony Crumpton Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor -

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat and cornerback Jaylon Johnson were named to the Pro Bowl Games for the first time in their careers, announced by the NFL.

"It means a lot, my fifth year in the league," Sweat told reporters Thursday. "Something that every player aspires to get. I've been working a long time to get to this point where I am, and I'm still not satisfied."

Sweat has a career-high 12 1/2 sacks this year with 25 quarterback hits, four passes defended, three forced fumbles, 54 tackles, and 13 tackles for a loss this season.

Johnson was at a loss of words about his first Pro Bowl nod.

"What's it mean to me? Still trying to put that into words," Johnson said Thursday. "Honestly, just blessed, fortunate to be in the position to have the voting, to have the favor go my way. Just blessed."

Johnson has four interceptions, including a pick-six, 10 passes defended, a forced fumble and 36 tackles in 14 games.

Comment on this story
Print   
Send Feedback to Tony Crumpton: Email | Comment
Roster Move: Bears sign former Commanders receiver
Roster Move: Bears sign former Commanders receiver
WATCH: Drew Dalman excited to work with Caleb Williams
WATCH: Drew Dalman excited to work with Caleb Williams
Dayo Odeyingbo: "We have an opportunity to do something special"
Dayo Odeyingbo: "We have an opportunity to do something special"
Post your comments!

LATEST BEARS NEWS