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Glenn Erby

Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson exits game vs. Packers with rib injury

Philadelphia was already down Avonte Maddox at the slot cornerback spot, and star safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off with a rib injury.

Gardner-Johnson leads the NFL with six interceptions but suffered an injury attempting to make a tackle on Green Bay’s emerging rookie wide receiver, Christian Watson.

With Gardner-Johnson out, undrafted rookie safety Reed Blankenship has been inserted in the safety position.

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