Roschon Johnson is Making a Case for a Bigger Role With the Bears

News ArticlePublishedAug 15, 2026 at 06:03 PM EDTRoschon Johnson didn't need a huge workload to make his presence felt in the Bears' preseason opener. With most of Chicago's starters sitting out, there were chances all over the offense for players trying to make their case, and Johnson took advantage of his.The running back finished the game as Chicago's leading rusher, picking up 34 yards on eight carries. That's an average of 4.3 yards per attempt, and while those numbers aren't massive, Johnson's overall performance was solid.He wasn't trying to do too much, either. Johnson followed his blocks, stayed patient and avoided the kind of mistakes that can hurt a player fighting for a roster spot. He didn't turn the ball over, and there weren't any major negative plays that took away from wha