Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Roschon Johnson in danger of losing his spot on the Bears roster?
Johnson struggled in the preseason game against Cincinnati, finishing with just 42 yards on 12 carries for a 3.5 yards per carry average. His lack of vision as a runner and failure to contribute meaningfully on special teams have made it hard for the Bears to justify keeping him. Journeyman Salvon Ahmed has been outpacing him both on the ground and through the air.
What was the key play that summed up Roschon Johnson's problems against the Bengals?
On 2nd and 6 in the 2nd quarter, Johnson received a handoff on a counter play and had a massive hole open up between the left guard and right tackle. Instead of hitting that gap, he followed the tight end's pull to the right and gained only two yards. It was a clear example of his lack of vision as a runner.
How does Salvon Ahmed compare to Roschon Johnson as a runner?
Like Johnson, Ahmed also lacks elite vision as a runner, but he has the speed and burst to make up for it. Johnson does not have that same explosiveness to compensate for his vision issues, which gives Ahmed a key edge in the battle for the Bears' third running back spot.
What would need to happen for Roschon Johnson to stay on the Bears' 53-man roster?
Johnson's best shot at making the roster is if the Bears decide to carry four running backs instead of their usual three. That possibility exists because Kyle Monangai is currently week-to-week with a knee injury, which could prompt the coaches to keep an extra back until he's fully healthy.
What are the Bears' options for Roschon Johnson if he gets cut?
If the Bears waive Johnson, he could either catch on with another NFL team or potentially stay in Chicago on the practice squad if the organization chooses to retain him that way. His fate largely depends on how the Bears structure their final roster.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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