He’s again!
The Eagles have agreed to phrases with security/nickel cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson, bringing him again to Philadelphia. The three-year contract is “price as much as $33 million max worth,” in accordance with NFL insider Adam Schefter.
The workforce has a severe want for some assist in the secondary, and it appears like Howie Roseman was lastly capable of get the man he needed all alongside — somebody who can (competently) play a number of roles.
CJGJ was an necessary a part of the workforce’s 2022 Tremendous Bowl run, however some enterprise issues after the season saved him from returning to the Eagles in 2023. The protection reportedly needed more cash than Howie Roseman was prepared to supply, so that they let him discover free company, and ended up pivoting to re-signing James Bradberry. By the point Gardner-Johnson realized Roseman was providing a great deal, it was now not accessible, and so he signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions. Had the Lions not collapsed within the NFC Championship Sport, CJGJ would’ve performed within the Tremendous Bowl for the second straight season.
CJGJ solely performed in two video games for Detroit earlier than struggling a torn pec, which saved him sidelined till Week 18. CJGJ’s return was welcome heading into the playoffs, and thru three post-season video games, he recorded 12 complete tackles and an interception in opposition to the Bucs.
It’ll be fascinating to see how he suits in his return to Philly. He might begin at security, the place the Eagles solely have Reed Blankenship and Sydney Brown on the roster. Or he might be the substitute to Avonte Maddox within the slot. Or play some mixture of each!
