Former Ute, NFL rookie DB Jaylon Johnson will start for Bears

UteZone: The Chicago Bears finally have their new starting defensive back opposite of Kyle Fuller.

For the first time since the 1990 season, the franchise will start a rookie at cornerback in Week 1 as former Utah standout Jaylon Johnson has earned the starting nod against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. After the Bears released an unofficial depth chart on Monday, the rookie confirmed he was starting on Tuesday after being asked to confirm in his press conference with the media.

Bears rookie DB Jaylon Johnson will start in Week 1 vs. Lions

The Chicago Bears will start a rookie defensive back for the first time since the 1990 season as Jaylon Johnson gets the nod.

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