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The Eagles went from vulnerable to loaded in the secondary this offseason after signing James Bradberry and trading for C.J. Gardner-Johnson just hours before the 53-man roster deadline.
The team believes an upgrade was needed after releasing or waiving Jaquiski Tartt, Anthony Harris, and Andre Chachere after an ugly performance against the Dolphins.
With the team now set to put together a practice squad and prepare for the Lions, the national media is saying a lot about the addition of Gardner-Johnson.
Ian Rapoport
NFL Media started things off with a shocking announcement.
Shocker: The #Saints are trading DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the #Eagles, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. After extension talks broke down, the focus shifted from keeping Gardner-Johnson to trading him. Philly lands a starter. pic.twitter.com/k6bxvziA84
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2022
Rod Walker
Saints say the move is just business and nothing personal and even prepared for the move during the 2022 NFL draft.
We've talked throughout camp about how deep this secondary is. The coaching staff apparently agreed, trading Gardner-Johnson.
— Rod Walker (@RodWalkerNola) August 30, 2022
Tom Peliserro
The trash talker is headed to Philadelphia to start at safety as an impact player.
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson’s agent, Kevin Conner of @UniSportsMgmt, confirmed the trade to the #Eagles.
In Philadelphia, Gardner-Johnson is expected to be a full-time safety – a position that’s become far more lucrative than the nickel spot he often played in New Orleans.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 30, 2022
John Clark
The Eagles already have plenty of attitude on the roster, and Gardner-Johnson will add more intensity.
Eagles are trading for a young star in the final year of his rookie deal, safety Chauncey Gardner Johnson
He brings some more attitude to the secondary!
pic.twitter.com/W0RxxisRbh— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) August 30, 2022
Eliot Shorr-Parks
The Eagles’ secondary can now line it up with anybody.
#Eagles 5 DBs:
Slay
Bradberry
Maddox
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson
Marcus EppsNot many teams can line up 5 better defensive backs
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) August 30, 2022
Bill Barnwell
C.J. Gardner-Johnson is a Philly athlete from the top to the bottom, and he’ll fit right in with a fan base that keeps it 100% of the time.
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is the most Philly athlete to play in Philadelphia since Allen Iverson. Just an immaculate fit on a spiritual and emotional level.
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) August 30, 2022
Benjamin Allbright
Pat Beverley of the NFL?
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is the NFLs Patrick Beverley, tbh.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) August 30, 2022
Birds vs. Boys
Gardner-Johnson will draw a reaction from the Eagles’ opposition.
Anybody who can evoke this level of emotion from another human being will probably do well in Philadelphia
Welcome, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson pic.twitter.com/fzO1Vzkms0
— Birds vs Boys Pod (@BirdsVsBoysPod) August 30, 2022
Jon Marks & Ike Reese on 94WIP
Hatred for Tom Brady already makes C.J. a fan favorite.
Anybody who can evoke this level of emotion from another human being will probably do well in Philadelphia
Welcome, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson pic.twitter.com/fzO1Vzkms0
— Birds vs Boys Pod (@BirdsVsBoysPod) August 30, 2022
CBS Sports
Philadelphia landed an A- for the move.
Philadelphia snagged Gardner-Johnson for a very low cost. This is a team that has draft picks to spare, and it gave up only late-rounders for a player who should be an excellent fit for its defense. The only thing holding this back from being a straight “A” grade is that CJGJ has yet to be signed to an extension, and we don’t yet know what the terms of such a deal will be.
Mina Kimes ESPN
The analytics guru and noted Seahawks fan loved the move.
Holy smokes the Eagles roster is loaded like a baked potato. Unquestionably a top 5 (3?) group now.
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) August 30, 2022
Peter Schrager
Did Jonathan Gannon make this call?
A fin note on the Philly move today… DC Jonathan Gannon’s specialty is DBs. What was once a team weakness is now one of its greatest strengths. @gmfb
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) August 30, 2022
