Since the Eagles’ victory against the Packers in Week 12, C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been absent, and his absence is to continue for the sixth week.
The outstanding safety did not have his 21-day practice window expanded in advance of Sunday’s game against the Saints, as Zach Berman of The Athletic noted. Philadelphia resumed practice at Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday.
Gardner-Johnson is qualified to be activated off the disabled list, but head coach Nick Sirianni believes the team would proceed cautiously.
Sirianni remarked, “We must observe how everything is healing there. “That’s a little more challenging to monitor because you need CAT scans to determine how the body is mending. As it is with all the men, it is always about their health first and the player’s long-term health, even though we want them to play. The same thing happens when something similar to what Chauncey is experiencing occurs. You shouldn’t play around with that. He’ll go once he’s in good health. As he undergoes some of these exams, we’ll learn more.
According to Pro Football Focus, Gardner-Johnson has 54 tools, a sack, and eight passes defended while only receiving two penalties. He is to still tied with Seahawks rookie Tariq Woolen (6) for the league’s most interceptions with six.
Who is C.J. Gardner-Johnson?
Chauncey “C.J.” Gardner-Johnson is an American football safety for the National Football League’s Philadelphia Eagles (NFL).
Who does CJ Gardner-Johnson play for?
The New Orleans Saints are an American professional football team based in New Orleans. The Saints are members of the National Football League’s National Football Conference South division.