Chicago Bears May Release Running Back Roschon Johnson Amid Interest from Cowboys and Packers
Bears could cut ties with 25-year-old playmaker who could garner interest from Cowboys and Packers

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The Chicago Bears may release running back Roschon Johnson, who struggled for playing time in 2025 due to injuries and competition. With D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai established as the primary backs, Johnson's future looks uncertain. If cut, the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers could pursue him to bolster their running back depth.
- 01D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai are the Bears' top running backs, limiting Roschon Johnson's role.
- 02Johnson played only seven games in 2025 and was overshadowed by Monangai's performance.
- 03Bleacher Report's Moe Moton suggests the Bears might cut Johnson before the season starts.
- 04Johnson previously demonstrated his potential with six touchdowns in 2024, all from short-yardage situations.
- 05If released, Johnson could compete for an RB2 position with the Cowboys or Packers, both of whom have questions in their backfields.
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The Chicago Bears' running back situation is solidified with D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai leading the charge, leaving Roschon Johnson's future uncertain. After a disappointing 2025 season where he played only seven games due to injuries and saw limited action, Johnson is now projected as the team's RB3. Bleacher Report's Moe Moton speculates that the Bears might cut ties with the 25-year-old running back before the season begins, especially as he enters a contract year. Johnson, who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, has shown flashes of potential, notably scoring six touchdowns in 2024, all in short-yardage situations. If the Bears do release him, the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers are likely candidates to pursue Johnson, as both teams have established starters but questions about their depth. The Cowboys are counting on Jaydon Blue, while the Packers are waiting for MarShawn Lloyd to develop. Johnson's powerful running style could complement the existing talent in either backfield, making him an attractive option for teams looking to enhance their running game.
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If cut, Roschon Johnson's departure could open opportunities for other players on the Bears' roster while also affecting the depth charts of potential teams interested in signing him.
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