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The Philadelphia Eagles traded safety CJ Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans in exchange for offensive guard Kenyon Green, and the safety immediately took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to react to the move and express gratitude for his time with the Eagles and winning a Super Bowl. “I love you Philly, we are forever […]

The Houston Texans made another big move early on Tuesday morning as they are acquiring safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson from the Philadelphia Eagles. Former first-round pick Kenyon Green is heading to the Eagles in the trade, and a pick swap is part of the deal as well. “Another Texans trade: Houston is acquiring veteran safety C.J. […]

Philadelphia Eagles star CJ Gardner-Johnson did his absolute best to upset millions and millions of Taylor Swift fans across the world on Friday during the team’s Super Bowl parade. After taking a shot at Swift following Sunday’s game on Instagram in a photo with Travis Kelce, Gardner-Johnson then wore an NSFW shirt during Friday’s celebrations: […]

Taylor Swift’s fans don’t play when it comes to defending their queen, and Philadelphia Eagles defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson learned that the hard way. After the Eagles’ win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Gardner-Johnson took a jab at Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce by mocking his past relationship with Kayla Nicole. The comment didn’t sit […]

CJ Gardner-Johnson is feeling himself as the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. The Eagles safety took to Instagram to troll Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on what he should have done differently. Gardner-Johnson posted a photo of Kelce on Instagram Story of him in front of Kelce at […]

After falling apart to an incredible degree at the end of the 2023 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles knew they needed to make some changes. They moved on from both of their coordinators, added a few quality players to their roster in the draft, and, in free agency, fixed one of their biggest mistakes, re-signing […]

Before their Super Bowl LIX matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles safety CJ Gardner-Johnson had surprises for AJ Brown, Saquon Barkley, and Jalen Hurts. Although it didn’t get caught on camera, DeVonta Smith has his own surprise coming soon, per the official Eagles’ account on X. “The guys don’t know I got they […]

As the Detroit Lions head into the offseason after missing out on the Super Bowl, losing in the NFC divisional round to the Washington Commanders, one former player of theirs goes scorched Earth on the team. As the Philadelphia Eagles will compete in Super Bowl 59 against the Kansas City Chiefs, their defensive back C.J. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have advanced to the Super Bowl after defeating the Washington Commanders 55-23. From the beginning of the game, the Eagles dominated the Commanders on both sides of the ball, but it was the defense that put their stamp on the entire evening. One of the players who has continuously made a difference […]

While there are a lot of ways to describe Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, passion is undoubtedly one of them. One of the winningest coaches in the NFL since he entered the league, Sirianni wears his heart on his sleeve, even when some fans want him to chill the heck out. And for the […]

In Week 16, CJ Gardner-Johnson was ejected from the Philadelphia Eagles’ game against the Washington Commanders after recording his second personal foul call of the game… and then his team lost. Now granted, the Eagles didn’t lose because CJGJ wasn’t on the field, at least not fully, as their defense fell apart down the stretch, […]

Oh, the things the Philadelphia Eagles are worried about right now. They had to save a player’s first-ever touchdown ball, and ponder whether Saquon Barkley should go record hunting. Also, C.J. Gardner-Johnson downplayed the NFC East title. He what? It goes like this, according to a post on X by Dave Zangaro. “ ‘I’m not […]

An eventful week for Philadelphia Eagles safety CJ Gardner-Johnson will end with a pair of fines. After being ejected from the Eagles’ Week 16 matchup with the Washington Commanders, the safety received two fines from the NFL adding up to $45,022. Gardner-Johnson received two fines of $22,511 for his two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, team reporter […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are taking on the Washington Commanders but will have to play the rest of the game without defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson. He was ejected from the game after picking up his second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, and he made sure to give a NSFW gesture to the jeering Commanders fans as he was […]

The clock has not struck midnight on the Washington Commanders, but the glass slipper does not fit nearly as easily as it did before the latest edition of Thursday Night Football. Saquon Barkley exploded in the second half and the defense contained rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to propel the Philadelphia Eagles to a 26-18 victory. […]

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson has reportedly faced fines for the second-straight game. According to a tweet from Pro Football Talk, the NFL fined Gardner-Johnson for throwing New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara out of bounds on the third play of Sunday’s matchup. NFL has fined Eagles S C.J. Gardner-Johnson for an illegal […]

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New Orleans Saints in an intense Week 3 matchup, which led to some injuries and pointed comments from CJ Gardner-Johnson that didn’t sit well with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons. During the postgame interview, Gardner-Johnson called the Saints “pretenders,” despite coming into Week 3 with one of the NFL’s most […]

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson did not hold back on his thoughts on New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khristian Boyd over the latter’s action on the field on Sunday that resulted in a head injury for Philly wide receiver DeVonta Smith. Smith was on the receiving end of a vicious hit from Boyd in the […]

The Week 3 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New Orleans Saints was intense from beginning to end, and it followed into the locker room. After the Eagles were able to beat the Saints, cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson had a few words about the Saints and, most specifically, their quarterback. “They ain’t no contenders they’re […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping to bounce back from their crushing Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, but they will have a tall task on their hands considering how they will be taking on the red-hot New Orleans Saints in Week 3. For safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, this will be a revenge game of sorts, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have to be feeling pretty damn good right now, huh. They started 2024 NFL free agency with a bang, signing one of the top names from their division rival in Saquon Barkley. They could’ve settled then and there, but they also went ahead and signed a few more guys to bolster their […]

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has rubbed many people the wrong way with his outspoken nature and needless jabs, but he is sure to win some goodwill among plenty of sports fans with his latest jersey decision. The 2022 NFL interceptions leader is going to wear No. 8 during the 2023-24 season in honor of […]

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles raised eyebrows across the NFL landscape when it was announced that star free agent safety CJ Gardner-Johnson, who was a key member of the team’s Super Bowl run in 2022, would be returning to the franchise on a new three-year contract in free agency. The news regarding Gardner-Johnson was originally […]

Head coach Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles are currently trying to retool their roster in the wake of last season’s epic collapse down the stretch, which resulted in a drubbing at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round of the NFC playoffs. The Eagles’ once-vaunted defense fell off of […]

With the NFL offseason in full swing, the Denver Broncos stand at a critical juncture. For sure, they aim to reclaim their place in playoff contention. To fortify their roster, the Broncos must navigate the choppy waters of free agency. This article explores four sneaky good free agents who could inject the spark necessary to […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of the NFL, where strategy and talent intermingle with the aspirations of franchises and fans alike, the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly considering a move that could significantly bolster their secondary for the upcoming season. Rumors are swirling, per ESPN’s Garziano & Fowler, about a potential reunion with C.J. Gardner-Johnson, the talented […]

Plenty of trash talk has ensued between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers ahead of their playoff matchup. It’s mainly been between C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Deebo Samuel, as they’ll face off against each other often on Sunday. Head coach Dan Campbell was asked about it and he doesn’t seem phased in the slightest. Typically, […]

The Detroit Lions have endured season after season of failure. They have never been to the Super Bowl — let alone win it — and they have only been to the NFC Championship Game once in the Super Bowl era. That has changed dramatically, as the Lions were victorious over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in […]

The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are battling for a spot in the NFC Championship Game currently, and the Lions got a bit of help from their defense early on when CJ Gardner-Johnson picked off a tipped pass from Baker Mayfield. After trash-talking Mayfield earlier in the week, Gardner-Johnson backed up his talk by […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield recently spoke on the diss the team received from Detroit Lions’ CJ Gardner-Johnson. A classic quarterback versus cornerback beef ahead of a playoff game is exactly what the fans want to see. Gardner-Johnson is known for calling out opposing players or teams with his history of trash-talking. Mayfield decided […]

The Detroit Lions secured a playoff win for the first time in over three decades when they eliminated the Los Angeles Rams from Super Bowl contention Sunday night to the tune of a 24-23 score. That victory further cemented Detroit as a serious Super Bowl contender and also silenced all their detractors. Speaking of which, […]

It looks like the Detroit Lions community will have to do a bit more waiting, as safety CJ Gardner-Johnson has been ruled out for the Lions’ week 17 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, as per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport Back in Week 2, Gardner-Johnson suffered a torn pectoral muscle against the Seattle Seahawks. Despite the […]

While the Detroit Lions have been on an intense trek to the playoffs, some help on the defensive side of the ball would go a long way. Luckily for the Lions, some defensive reinforcements seem to be on the way. Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that CJ Gardner-Johnson is slated to be designated to return […]

The latest CJ Gardner-Johnson injury update is that the defensive back is ready to return from the torn pectoral injury and subsequent surgery that happened in the Detroit Lions’ Week 2 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks. While the DB is now officially medically cleared, don’t expect to see him in the Lions’ Week 15 […]

The Detroit Lions finished last season strong as they ended up with a 9-8 record after starting the year 1-6. It was an incredible turnaround, but the Lions narrowly missed the playoffs. Because of the strong finish to the season, Detroit came into this season with a lot of hype. They brought back a lot […]

When Detroit Lions defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson returns to action, he could have a different name on the back of his uniform. The veteran revealed that he is taking the necessary steps to legally change his name to Ceedy Duce, per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. Fans have seen this before, as more athletes have […]

Detroit Lions safety CJ Gardner-Johnson is not too fond of San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel, taking to Instagram Live to talk some trash to the wide receiver and calling him a running back. “Another thing. Bro, don’t be friendly when you see me, because you be so flashy,” CJ Gardner-Johnson said on Instagram Live. […]

Before the San Francisco 49ers took on the Cleveland Browns in Week 6, Deebo Samuel was seen getting into a pregame shoving match with his opponents. However, the Browns weren’t the only ones fighting back against Samuel. After the scuffle went viral, Detroit Lions defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson called out Samuel for relying on offensive […]

The Detroit Lions were dealt a major blow after Week 2 when CJ Gardner-Johnson suffered a pectoral injury that was expected to potentially end his season. But, not so fast. Head coach Dan Campbell doubled down on the possibility that his star safety could return before the campaign concludes in January. Via Dave Birkett: “Dan […]