C.J. Gardner-Johnson Fantasy

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (kidney) is out indefinitely after suffering a lacerated kidney in the Sunday night win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 12, according to sources. It's a non-surgical injury for Gardner-Johnson and testing is ongoing, so his timetable is still to be determined, but it's not expected to be a season-ending injury. The 24-year-old could land on Injured Reserve, however, which would keep him out for at least four games. With the Eagles pretty much a lock to make the postseason, the Eagles will probably hope he can return for a deep playoff run. It's a big loss for Philly's secondary, though, as Gardner-Johnson had racked up a career-high 60 tackles (55 solo), four tackles for loss, one sack, a league-high six interceptions and eight passes defensed in 11 starts.

Nov. 29th • 12:07 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired starting safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and a seventh-round pick in the 2025 draft from the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday in exchange for a fifth-rounder in 2023 and a sixth-round selection in 2024. Gardner-Johnson had been in contract talks with the Saints until a couple of days ago, and when talks broke down, both sides were willing to move on. The Saints have a ton of depth in their secondary, so the 24-year-old became expendable. Gardner-Johnson is a big-time playmaker that will start immediately in Philly's secondary. The former fourth-rounder played in only 11 games last year, recording 46 tackles (32 solo), two sacks, four tackles for loss, four QB hits, a career-high three interceptions and seven passes defensed.

Aug. 30th • 2:21 PM

The New Orleans Saints placed defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson (foot) on Injured Reserve this week with a foot injury, which will now keep him out for at least the next three games. The Saints are expecting him to return in three to four weeks. Gardner-Johnson injured his foot in the Week 9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons and was wearing a walking boot earlier in the week. In other moves, the Saints signed wide receiver Kevin White from the practice squad to the active roster, waived defensive tackle Christian Ringo, activated cornerback Ken Crawley from IR, elevated offensive lineman Will Clapp to the active roster and signed linebacker Chase Hansen to the practice squad. Gardner-Johnson has 26 tackles (17 solo), one interception, four passes defensed and a sack in seven games this season.

Nov. 14th • 12:04 PM