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The Bears decided to give Jaylon Johnson the franchise tag Tuesday, a source confirmed, ensuring the cornerback will return for at least one more season and keeping the negotiating window open for a contract extension.
Johnson will receive $19.8 million on the one-year tag — if he and the Bears don’t agree to an extension before July 17.
General manager Ryan Poles said last week he preferred to get an extension done before Tuesday’s 3 p.