I wanted to save the cornerback position for last in this series, because this is the group that worries me the most. The Chicago Bears return one of three starters from a year ago, and that one is coming off a season ending injury. The Bears did address the position in both free agency and the draft, but they went bargain shopping for a veteran and waited until the sixth round for their rookie.
The threesome that ends up starting outside and in the slot are going to bring several questions into the 2021 season.
Roster Locks
Jaylon Johnson has a history of shoulder issues dating back to his time at Utah, and even though last year’s injury didn’t result in surgery, it’s still a concerning part of the body to have problems with, especially for a professional football player.