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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.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Questionable to face New Orleans
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.Gardner-Johnson was a mid-week addition to the injury report and missed practice Thursday and Friday, which is an ominous sign for his ability to play Sunday. Tristin McCollum would be in line for an expanded role should Gardner-Johnson be unable to play against the Saints.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Nursing foot injury
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (foot) did not participate in Thursday's practice.Gardner-Johnson wasn't listed on the Philadelphia Eagles' estimated injury report Wednesday, but he was held out of Thursday's practice due to a foot issue. His practice participation Friday will provide some clarity on his status for Week 3 against the Saints. Gardner-Johnson has recorded 11 tackles (five solo) through the first two games of the regular season.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Back in team drills
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Sunday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.Gardner-Johnson had already made his way back onto the practice field Saturday, but participation in team drills signals he's back to full strength. Come Week 1 against the Packers, he projects to start at safety next to Reed Blankenship.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Returns to practice
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (shoulder) participated at practice Saturday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.As expected, it doesn't look like the minor shoulder injury Gardner-Johnson is nursing will limit him much longer. He's on track for a near every-down role in the Philadelphia Eagles' defense in 2024.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Out with shoulder injury
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is out with a shoulder injury that isn't expected to be a long-term problem, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Avonte Maddox is filling in alongside Reed Blankenship on the first-team defense with Gardner-Johnson not practicing Tuesday. The Philadelphia Eagles have tried a bunch of players at multiple positions this summer as they try to figure out what to do with a deep and versatile secondary, but one of the few sure things is Gardner-Johnson starting at safety.
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Eagles' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Heading back to Philly
The Philadelphia Eagles are slated to sign Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to a three-year deal worth up to $33 million, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Gardner-Johnson was part of the Eagles' Super Bowl team in 2022 before signing a one-year deal with the Lions last offseason. CJGJ ended up missing all but three games with a torn pec but was able to return for Week 18 and Detroit's playoff run. He's just 26 years old and should return to an every-down role in the Eagles' defensive backfield alongside Reed Blankenship.
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Lions' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Productive when healthy in 2023
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson recorded 17 tackles and three passes defended including one interception over three regular-season games in 2023.Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year deal to defend the slot in Detroit, but he ultimately was moved to safety to accommodate impressive rookie Brian Branch before missing 14 games due to a torn pectoral muscle. However, Gardner-Johnson was nonetheless productive when healthy, as the playmaker snagged a pick not only in his Week 18 return from injured reserve but also in Detroit's divisional-round win over Tampa Bay. Now set to become an unrestricted free agent, Gardner-Johnson may have to settle for another one-year contract given his injury-marred 2023.
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Lions' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Collects game-sealing interception
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson notched four tackles and one interception during Sunday's 30-20 win over the Vikings.Making his first appearance since Week 2, Gardner-Johnson collected a few tackles throughout the game before watching the game-sealing interception fall into his lap on an overthrow by Nick Mullens. Looking like he'll be a boost to the Detroit secondary entering the playoffs, Gardner-Johnson will play a large role in slowing down Matthew Stafford and the Rams passing game during the NFC wild card round.