C.J. Gardner-Johnson

C.J. Gardner-Johnson

26-Year-Old SafetyS
Philadelphia Eagles
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Gardner-Johnson signed a three-year deal with the Eagles in March, returning to the organization he went to the Super Bowl with in 2022. His six interceptions that season represent half of his career total, while his 67 tackles that year remain his career high. His 2023 season was largely one to forget, as he was limited to just three regular-season games for Detroit due to a torn pectoral, though he did manage 17 tackles and an interception in limited action and was healthy for the playoffs. He projects to start at strong safety in his return to Philadelphia. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $27 million contract with the Eagles in August of 2024.
Will play vs. New Orleans
SPhiladelphia Eagles
September 22, 2024
Gardner-Johnson (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Gardner-Johnson will suit up for Sunday's game despite not practicing Thursday and Friday. He'll serve as the Eagles' starting strong safety alongside Reed Blankenship, with Tristin McCollum providing depth at that position.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Measurables Review
How do C.J. Gardner-Johnson's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
208 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.48 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.20 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.03 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.0 in
 
Broad Jump
117 in
 
Bench Press
17 reps
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
30.88 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After tying the league lead in interceptions (six) during a strong 2022 season in Philadelphia, Gardner-Johnson priced himself out of the cash-strapped Eagles' spending range this offseason but should see all the snaps he can handle at nickel back for the Lions within coordinator Aaron Glenn's defense. Even though it would be hard to count on any defensive back to repeat the ball-hawking stat line that he put together last year, the top-35 finish in tackles among defensive backs shows Gardner-Johnson also can contribute to the box score in other areas, making him someone to keep an eye on in Detroit's up-and-coming defense.
Gardner-Johnson is a versatile defensive back, with the ability to play both safety and cornerback. The addition of Tyrann Mathieu at safety likely will have Gardner-Johnson playing a backup role, but Gardner-Johnson has proven to be a solid nickelback for New Orleans. The 24-year-old played in just 12 games in 2021, dealing with a knee and a foot injury. In those games, Gardner-Johnson recorded 46 total tackles, seven passes defensed, a career-high three interceptions and two sacks. The fourth-year defender will look to improve upon last year's numbers in what should be a strong defensive backfield.
Establishing himself as the Saints' starting nickelback, Gardner-Johnson improved across the board in almost all defensive categories in 2020 and ultimately finished with Pro Football Focus' fourth-highest grade among slot defenders to play at least 350 snaps. Because the Saints added almost no competition for him, he should continue to log all the reps he can handle when the Saints go to their nickel package. Odds are that the 23-year-old's best football is to come, and, if he can limit missed tackles after racking up 19 last year, it wouldn't be a surprise if he tops the 66 stops he made a season ago.
The fourth-rounder out of Florida enjoyed a solid inaugural campaign, appearing in all 16 regular-season contests in 2019, including seven starts. He ended the season with 49 combined tackles, an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Playing time could be harder to come by in 2020 due to the addition of Malcolm Jenkins to the secondary, as Jenkins will be the likely starter. Still, there's room for optimism for the second-year man to fill a reserve role in New Orleans' secondary thanks to his strong rookie play and the need for depth at safety.
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Optimistic to suit up
SPhiladelphia Eagles
Foot
September 22, 2024
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.
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Questionable to face New Orleans
SPhiladelphia Eagles
Foot
September 20, 2024
Gardner-Johnson (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
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Nursing foot injury
SPhiladelphia Eagles
Foot
September 19, 2024
Gardner-Johnson (foot) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Back in team drills
SPhiladelphia Eagles
August 18, 2024
Gardner-Johnson (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Sunday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
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Returns to practice
SPhiladelphia Eagles
Shoulder
August 17, 2024
Gardner-Johnson (shoulder) participated at practice Saturday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Uncertain future in Detroit
SDetroit Lions
January 30, 2024
Gardner-Johnson's future in Detroit could be tied to defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Eric Woodyard of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
According to Woodyard, Gardner-Johnson and Glenn share a close bond. Therefore, if Glenn departs from the organization for the chance to be a head coach elsewhere, Gardner-Johnson's chances of returning to the Lions are likely diminished. The safety suffered an injury-riddled 2023 season, as he was limited to only three regular-season games while missing time due to a torn pectoral.
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