C.J. Gardner-Johnson returns to Eagles on 'three-year, $33million deal' after calling the people of Philly 'F*****G OBNOXIOUS'... but offers fans apology and calls city an 'amazing place'
9 months, 1 week ago

C.J. Gardner-Johnson returns to Eagles on 'three-year, $33million deal' after calling the people of Philly 'F*****G OBNOXIOUS'... but offers fans apology and calls city an 'amazing place'

Daily Mail  

Gardner-Johnson is returning to the Eagles - less than a year after blasting the people of Philadelphia. On Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the defensive back was signing a three-year deal worth up to $33million with the franchise after spending last season with the Lions. Gardner-Johnson, seen during Super Bowl LVII, is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles OH WOW: #Lions DB and former #Eagles standout CJ Gardner Johnson HATES Philly fans “They’re f*cking obnoxious, I f*cking can’t stand the f*ckers.” 😳😳😳 pic.twitter.com/vVVoYfFwQG — MLFootball July 19, 2023 He apologized on his X account for blasting the people of Philly, calling the city 'amazing' Gardner-Johnson confirmed on his X account on Tuesday that he was heading back to Philly, where he spent the 2022 season, and walked back his previous comments. The DB played for the Detroit Lions last season before losing in the NFC Championship Gardner-Johnson then left for the Lions on a one-year, $6.5million deal. In another big splash, the Eagles also signed running back Saquon Barkley away from the rival Giants.

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson is returning to the Eagles, AP source says
9 months, 1 week ago

C.J. Gardner-Johnson is returning to the Eagles, AP source says

Associated Press  

C. J. Gardner-Johnson is heading back to the Philadelphia Eagles a year after the team let him walk away in free agency. The talented safety announced on social media that he’s returning, and a person familiar with the deal said Gardner-Johnson is getting a three-year contract worth up to $33 million. Gardner-Johnson spent last season with Detroit after playing a …

Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson avoids structural damage to knee, AP source says
1 year, 4 months ago

Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson avoids structural damage to knee, AP source says

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson does not have structural damage to his right knee after going down Monday with a noncontact injury, a person familiar with his test results told The Associated Press. Gardner-Johnson has reunited with Lions head coach Dan Campbell and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn after playing for them with the Saints. If …

C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Aaron Glenn are back together, ready to take the Lions to the next level
1 year, 8 months ago

C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Aaron Glenn are back together, ready to take the Lions to the next level

New York Times  

It was 2015 at Nike’s World Headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., home of “The Opening,” a high school football showcase highlighting the future of the sport. “He was thinking I was gonna sit him out for a play,” Glenn said, recalling the story a day later in a conference room at the Lions’ practice facility. Glenn coined Gardner-Johnson’s nickname, “Deucey,” in …

Eagles acquire defensive back Gardner-Johnson from Saints
2 years, 3 months ago

Eagles acquire defensive back Gardner-Johnson from Saints

Associated Press  

— Saints players used to laugh about the way defensive back C.J. The Saints could very well get a taste — perhaps a bitter one — of how Gardner-Johnson’s antics irk opponents later this season, when New Orleans visits the Philadelphia Eagles on New Year’s Day. The Eagles acquired defensive back Gardner-Johnson in a trade Tuesday with New Orleans that …

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