C.J. Gardner-Johnson
27-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
59
SACKS
0.0
INT
6
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1
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1
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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
Records 69-yard pick-six Sunday
Gardner-Johnson logged one solo tackles and two interceptions, including a 69-yard pick-six, during the Eagles' 41-7 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.
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Gardner-Johnson got the Eagles on the scoreboard early in the fourth quarter, when he picked off a Cooper Rush pass intended for Brandin Cooks and returned it for a 69-yard touchdown. Gardner-Johnson followed that up with another interception off of Rush late in the second quarter, which led to a one-yard touchdown run by Kenny Pickett four plays later. Gardner-Johnson is now up to six interceptions through 16 regular-season games, four of which have come over his last four games.
Gardner-Johnson got the Eagles on the scoreboard early in the fourth quarter, when he picked off a Cooper Rush pass intended for Brandin Cooks and returned it for a 69-yard touchdown. Gardner-Johnson followed that up with another interception off of Rush late in the second quarter, which led to a one-yard touchdown run by Kenny Pickett four plays later. Gardner-Johnson is now up to six interceptions through 16 regular-season games, four of which have come over his last four games.
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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 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.48 secShuttle Time
4.20 secCone Drill
7.03 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
117 inBench Press
17 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm 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.
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Ejected from Sunday's game
Gardner-Johnson has been ejected from Sunday's matchup against the Commanders for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
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Gets another interception Sunday
Gardner-Johnson recorded six tackles (three solo) and an interception during Sunday's 22-16 win versus the Panthers.
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Returns to Sunday's game
Gardner-Johnson (head) has returned to Sunday's game against the Panthers, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
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Possible concussion
Gardner-Johnson (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers.
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Nabs interception in blowout win
Gardner-Johnson recorded seven total tackles (two solo) and one interception in Sunday's 34-6 win over the Cowboys.
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Uncertain future in Detroit
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.
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.