Reports: Bears use franchise tag to keep CB Jaylon Johnson

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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles used the franchise tag to keep cornerback Jaylon Johnson from free agency, according to multiple reports.

Facing Tuesday's deadline to sign Johnson to a long-term agreement or use the franchise marker to block his path to free agency, Poles did the expected after negotiations toward a new deal came up short.

If he signs his tender,