The Chicago Bears and star cornerback Jaylon Johnson have worked out a four-year, $76 million deal, two days after the team placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on the 24-year-old.

Johnson is guaranteed $43.8 million at signing and will make $28 million in the first year of the deal, according to sources.

“We’re extremely excited to be able to keep Jaylon here for the next four years,” general manager Ryan Poles said in a statement. “He’s an integral part of our defense and his leadership will help our team continue to ascend.”

Johnson would have been due $19.8 million in 2024 had he not agreed to extension prior to the July 15 deadline.

Johnson has started all 53 games he’s appeared in since the Bears selected him in the second round with the 50th overall pick in the 2020 draft.

He had four interceptions and returned one for a touchdown last season after picking off one pass in his first three years. Johnson had 10 passes defensed and forced one fumble and was selected second-team All-Pro.

The Bears finished 7-10 last season and missed the playoffs for the third straight season. They own the No. 1 and No. 9 overall picks in next month’s draft.

33 is here to stay

We have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with @NBAxJay1

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) March 7, 2024