CJ Gardner Johnson will wear the Lions jersey in 2023. Next? We do not know. Because it is for only one year that the safety is committed with Detroit.
According to NFL Media, he signed for $8 million, with $6.5 million guaranteed. A rather modest and short contract for a player of only 24 years old who comes out of a very good season with the Eagles.
Still according to our colleagues, the Broncos were also in the race to sign the safety. ESPN reports that the Eagles offered their player a multi-year contract at the start of the transfer window, but the latter refused, believing his value to be higher. Eventually…
Gardner-Johnson had 61 tackles, 1 sack, 6 interceptions and 8 passes defensed for Philadelphia last season, all in 12 games.
The operation is obviously excellent for Detroit, which continues to strengthen its air cover. The signing of Cameron Sutton a few days ago was already a good first step. Now Gardner-Johnson also joins Jeff Okudah and Tracy Walker. The Lions are more than ever aiming for the playoffs.
