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Texans' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Traded to Houston
The Eagles are trading Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.The Eagles reportedly will send the safety and a 2026 sixth-round pick in exchange for guard Kenyon Green and a 2026 fifth-rounder. Gardner-Johnson hasn't been a model of consistency, but he rebounded from a slow start in 2024 to finish the regular season with six interceptions, the second time he's reached that mark in three years. He'll likely start at free safety in Houston.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Nabs six interceptions in 2024
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson recorded 59 tackles (35 solo), 12 pass defenses (including five interceptions and a pick-six) and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season games in 2024. He added 14 tackles (nine solo) across Philadelphia's four playoff games.Gardner-Johnson reunited with the Philadelphia Eagles on a three-year, $27 million contract in March of 2024 after playing in just three games for the Lions in 2023. He tied a career high with six interceptions in 2024, including a 69-yard pick-six against the Cowboys in Week 17 that clinched the NFC's No. 2 seed for the Eagles. Gardner-Johnson and Reed Blankenship figure to remain as the Eagles' starting safeties for the 2025 season.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Records 69-yard pick-six Sunday
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson logged one solo tackles and two interceptions, including a 69-yard pick-six, during the Philadelphia Eagles' 41-7 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.Gardner-Johnson got the Eagles on the scoreboard early in the fourth quarter, when he picked off a Cooper Rush pass intended for Brandin Cooks and returned it for a 69-yard touchdown. Gardner-Johnson followed that up with another interception off of Rush late in the second quarter, which led to a one-yard touchdown run by Kenny Pickett four plays later. Gardner-Johnson is now up to six interceptions through 16 regular-season games, four of which have come over his last four games.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Ejected from Sunday's game
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson has been ejected from Sunday's matchup against the Commanders for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.Gardner-Johnson was kicked out of Sunday's game in the third quarter but not before logging an interception and an assisted tackle. Tristin McCollum now is slated to hop in at safety as the Philadelphia Eagles close out the matchup.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Gets another interception Sunday
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson recorded six tackles (three solo) and an interception during Sunday's 22-16 win versus the Panthers.Gardner-Johnson settled under an overthrown deep ball intended for Adam Thielen late in the second quarter, tallying his third pick of the year and setting up a go-ahead Philadelphia touchdown before the end of the first half. He'll be looking to add to his season total in Week 15 versus the Steelers.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Returns to Sunday's game
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (head) has returned to Sunday's game against the Panthers, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.Gardner-Johnson was evaluated for a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game, but he was cleared to return to the contest.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Possible concussion
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers.Gardner-Johnson was on the receiving end of a hit from teammate Tristin McCollum in the first quarter of Sunday's game. With Reed Blankenship (concussion) and Sydney Brown (knee) inactive, Avonte Maddox will step in at strong safety for as long as Gardner-Johnson is sidelined.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Nabs interception in blowout win
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson recorded seven total tackles (two solo) and one interception in Sunday's 34-6 win over the Cowboys.The Florida product was the Philadelphia Eagles' second-leading tackler in Sunday's blowout win, trailing just Zack Baun's eight-stop performance. Gardner-Johnson also picked off Cooper Rush in the fourth quarter, his second interception in the Eagles' last three games. The 26-year-old now ranks in the top three on Philadelphia's defense in both interceptions and passes defended, and he's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing wide receivers as the season progresses.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Will play vs. New Orleans
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints.Gardner-Johnson will suit up for Sunday's game despite not practicing Thursday and Friday. He'll serve as the Philadelphia Eagles' starting strong safety alongside Reed Blankenship, with Tristin McCollum providing depth at that position.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Optimistic to suit up
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (foot) remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, but there is optimism he'll be active, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.Gardner-Johnson logged a DNP on Thursday and Friday, which isn't typically a good sign for a player's chances to play Sunday. However, he'll test his foot during pre-game warmups where a final decision about his status for Week 3 will be made. Further clarity will come about 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. kickoff when the Philadelphia Eagles release their inactive list.