Philadelphia got a familiar face back at training camp, as C.J. Gardner-Johnson returned to the NovaCare Complex practice field before the preseason’s final week.
Gardner-Johnson missed about a week of practice with a shoulder injury.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson is back at practice: pic.twitter.com/ra20pa9eMf
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) August 17, 2024
Gardner-Johnson played only 291 snaps in 2023 because of a torn pec, but his return to Philadelphia was much needed. He provides a swagger and confidence that the Eagles lacked last season.
Gardner-Johnson is a ballhawk and big-play defender, and Gardner-Johnson has 12 interceptions in 58 career games, four sacks, 39 pass deflections, 20 tackles for loss, and 14 quarterback hits.
Gardner-Johnson can play safety or slot corner, which gives new Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio flexibility with his lineups.
