Eagles signing C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Philadelphia bringing back veteran safety on three-year contract

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The Philadelphia Eagles and C.J. Gardner-Johnson have reunited after just one year apart. Gardner-Johnson and the Eagles have agreed to terms on a three-year contract, sources told CBS Sports. ESPN is reporting Gardner-Johnson will make up to $33 million on the contract, up to $11 million per year. 

Gardner-Johnson also confirmed the news on his social media account, noting he’s “flying home” after a year away from Philadelphia. 

Gardner-Johnson played with the Detroit Lions last season after a confusing exit from Philadelphia in free agency. He played in just three games for the Lions last season after suffering a torn pectoral in Week 2, missing most of the regular season. 

The Eagles did have a multi-year offer on the table for Gardner-Johnson at the start of free agency last year, but he and his representation wanted to test the market. Those offers weren’t there in a safety market that only saw Jessie Bates III get a salary north of $10 million per season. Gardner-Johnson settled for a contract worth up to $8 million with Detroit. 

Gardner-Johnson tied for the NFL lead in interceptions (6) in his 12 games with the Eagles in 2022, a vital part of their No. 2 pass defense that season. He had a 63.8 passer rating in coverage for the Eagles that season, along with a career-high 67 tackles. 

Now Gardner-Johnson is back in Philadelphia, reunited with Darius Slay and James Bradberry. 

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Author : Jeff Kerr

Publish date : 2024-03-13 00:44:51

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