On Wednesday night, the NFL named Bears' Jaylon Johnson and Montez Sweat to the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl in Orlando, Fla. Bears surprised them in a meeting, saying it was about the Packers' game strategy, to inform them. Video responses are priceless.
After flipping over slides, head coach Matt Eberflus revealed each player's 2024 NFL Pro Bowl image. Healthy responses. Players were confused and astonished.
The Bears acquired Sweat, 27, from the Washington Commanders before the NFL trade deadline. They traded a 2024 NFL second-round pick to the Commanders.
Since joining the Bears this season, Sweat has excelled. He has 32 tackles and 6.5 sacks in eight games. He has the most sacks (6) for the Bears and Commanders. Sweat makes his Pro Bowl debut. He starts for the NFC.
“I am pleased to be picked to my first Pro Bowl and to represent the wonderful city of Chicago," Sweat told Larry Meyer. "This accolade is important since fans helped me be chosen. I'm grateful to my teammates, coaches, support staff, and family for their support this season. I wouldn't exist without them."
In his fourth season with the Bears, Johnson, 24, is having a career year. Only 55.2% of his opponents' targets are fulfilled. He had a career-best opponent passer rating of 50.9.
Showed he can turn the ball over. Four interceptions this season. Johnson has only one interception in his first three years. One of the NFL's most trustworthy corners. This is his first Pro Bowl selection. His Pro Bowl reserve status.
"It is special that God has blessed me with the opportunity and favor to be selected to my first Pro Bowl," Johnson told Meyer. "I'm thankful for all of those who have played a role in my success because when I win, we all win.