Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is one of the most underrated players in football.
The Bears made a smart decision by signing him to a lucrative four-year, $76 million contract extension to keep him in Chicago.
At his press conference following the signing, Johnson threw out a curveball that the media didn’t see coming…
“Jaylon Johnson just admitted he saw a therapist for sexual addiction last season. That might be a first for a new contract press conference opening statement,” Jon Greenberg of The Athletic tweeted on X.
Jaylon Johnson just admitted he saw a therapist for sexual addiction last season. That might be a first for a new contract press conference opening statement.
— jon greenberg (@jon_greenberg) March 11, 2024
Credit to Johnson for openly admitting his struggles.
“It’s OK to go through stuff. It’s OK to not be perfect … People feel like you got to put a mask on and have to cover it up. No, it’s OK,” he said.
"It's OK to go through stuff. It's OK to not be perfect. … People feel like you got to put a mask on and have to cover it up. No, it's OK." — Jaylon Johnson on why he shared that he went through therapy for sexual addiction last season.
— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) March 11, 2024
Acknowledging the support of his loved ones and faith, Johnson emphasized his gratitude towards God and family members for assisting him in reaching this pivotal point in his life.
The star cornerback earned his first Pro Bowl nod and was selected second-team All-Pro in 2023.
Entering what figures to be a new and exciting era of Bears football, Johnson will surely play a large role on defense.
Jaylon Johnson on why he opened up about his sex addiction.
Full interview: https://t.co/YRT8u1l253 pic.twitter.com/qttx2BspSb
— ESPN 1000 (@ESPN1000) March 12, 2024
What are your thoughts on Johnson opening up about his sex addiction?
Did the Bears make the right decision signing him to the massive contract extension? … Or did they overpay just a tad?
Jaylon Johnson reveals he went to therapy for Sexual Addiction during press conference.
A bigger issue than most people realize.
Glad he got the help he needs. pic.twitter.com/BUYiHdLvMQ
— NFL Notifications (@NFLNotify) March 11, 2024
Looking at the big picture, will Chicago draft Caleb Williams with the first overall pick as expected?
Will he live up to the hype???
Jaylon Johnson admitting he had therapy for a sexual addiction? I’m glad he got therapy but interesting topic to bring up pic.twitter.com/cNlSXqbWLD
— Chicagoan West Sider by birth (@NayelySpring910) March 11, 2024