On waiversCHIOffseason roster
Chicago Bears sign Anthony Johnson Jr.
What changed
- Player
- Anthony Johnson Jr.
- From
- On waivers
- To
- Chicago Bears
- Effective
- May 21, 2026
Known details
- Compensation
- Signed a 1 year $1,145 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
How this move reshapes the Safeties room
Chicago Bears safeties, this season vs last season — the room this transaction changed.
NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked
This season · 2026Assistant Defensive Backs / Safeties: Matt Giordano
Last season · 2025Assistant Defensive Backs / Safeties: Matt Giordano
Sources
- NFL official transaction recordOfficial confirmation
Free agent signed
May 28, 2026 - Spotrac NFLSecondary confirmation
Free agent signed
Jun 19, 2026