LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson returned to practice Friday when the team opened a 21-day evaluation window to activate him from injured reserve or lose him for the remainder of the season.

The two-time Pro Bowler has played in only one game this season because of a groin injury and will likely need a few weeks to increase his activities before suiting up. The Bears (6-3) are at Minnesota on Sunday and then have back-to-back games against division leaders Pittsburgh and Philadelphia before visiting Green Bay.

“He's worked his tail off to get to this point,” coach Ben Johnson said. “And it’s on us as coaches to put him in a good spot here, going forward, to get him ready to compete here in the rest of the year.”

Jaylon Johnson missed training camp, the preseas

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