CJ Gardner-Johnson Is Back With Eagles, Now Is Regretting Past Criticisms Of Eagles Fans
C.J. Gardner-Johnson did not spend long in the Motor City. According to several reports, the defensive back agreed to terms of a three-year contract on Tuesday in order to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles.
CJ Gardner-Johnson Is Back With Eagles, Now Is Regretting Past Criticisms Of Eagles Fans
Up to $33 million is the anticipated value of the deal. Adam Schefter of ESPN was informed by his Universal Sports contacts that the agreement was real.
The safety only played in three games during his one and only season with the Detroit Lions due to injury. Before joining the Eagles in 2022, he played with the New Orleans Saints for the first three years of his NFL career.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson is back home on a 3 year deal!#Eagles pic.twitter.com/BxGvyQIZuS
— Thomas R. Petersen (@thomasrp93) March 12, 2024
“F*cking obnoxious” is how the cornerback described Eagles supporters, adding that he “f*cking can’t stand those f*ckers.” Before departing for Detroit, the CB had his car stolen from a parking garage, so he also took a shot at the city.
“I know exactly who stole my sh*t, don’t worry we got y’all on camera. That’s how y’all get down in Philly.. after a win?” Johnson posted on his Instagram Live, searching for his missing KIA.
After re-joining the Eagles, Gardner-Johnson had to temper his rhetoric. Late on Tuesday, he acknowledged on X that he owed the Eagles supporters an apology for their previous feud.
The Eagles have signed C. J. Gardner-Johnson.
Welcome back to Philly🦅#FlyEaglesFly #Eagles pic.twitter.com/LWL6FMl47R
— ☆𝘏𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘦𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘎𝘖𝘋☆ (@JalenCarterDPOY) March 12, 2024
“I do owe the fans of Philly an apology, regardless this is an amazing place and we had some memories together,” said Johnson on social media. Go grab us one, please.”
The comments under Gardner-Johnson’s tweet extended a warm welcome to the CB’s return.
“We’re toxic dawg, but it’s all love. You’re a legend in this city,” one X user reacted.
With six interceptions in 2022, Gardner-Johnson matched for the league lead. His outstanding play was a major factor in the Eagles’ successful Super Bowl run that season.
The Eagles are still interested in Justin Simmons even though they signed C. J. Gardner-Johnson👀#FlyEaglesFly #Eagles pic.twitter.com/dtXhTzNnEp
— ☆𝘏𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘦𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘎𝘖𝘋☆ (@JalenCarterDPOY) March 12, 2024
Despite the general consensus that his 2022 campaign was successful, Johnson did not seem to like living in the “City of Brotherly Love.”
When Gardner-Johnson revealed that a fan paid him $5 to respond to questions about his best and worst experiences connected to Philadelphia, he was live streaming while playing video games in July of last year.
This past season, the Lions made it to their second NFC Championship game, however they lost to the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the end. Vic Fangio, the coordinator, will head a new defensive coaching staff when Gardner-Johnson returns to Philadelphia.
C. J. Gardner-Johnson returns to Philly on a 3-year deal worth up to $33M, per multiple reports. pic.twitter.com/8OnYVx9nIi
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) March 12, 2024
How many picks did CJ Gardner Johnson have?
YEAR | TEAM | INT |
---|---|---|
2023 | Detroit Lions | 1 |
2022 | Philadelphia Eagles | 6 |
2021 | New Orleans Saints | 3 |
2020 | New Orleans Saints | 1 |
Why did C.J. Gardner-Johnson leave the Eagles?
However, after Gardner-Johnson refused to cut his demands for a contract, which was most likely higher than $10 million a season, the Eagles granted Slay a three-year agreement and allowed Gardner-Johnson to go free. He agreed to a $8.5 million one-year contract with the Lions. Gardner-Johnson fell short of the expected pay.
🚨BREAKING: The #Eagles are signing C.J. Gardner-Johnson to a 3 year deal worth up to $33 million, per @tompelissero.
Welcome back, @CGJXXIII! pic.twitter.com/JywqXs6wsW
— Philadelphia Eagles Central (@pheaglescentral) March 12, 2024
Did C.J. Gardner-Johnson play in the Super Bowl?
Philadelphia Eagles defense On Super Bowl Sunday, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson had a difficult day. In addition to suffering a 38-35 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs, CJGJ was fined. The defensive back was assessed $14,111 for a hit he took during the Super Bowl’s fourth quarter, according to NFL Media.
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