The return of C.J. Gardner-Johnson could bring a playmaking presence back to the Eagles' secondary.
PHILADELPHIA - The return of C.J. Gardner-Johnson is expected to solidify the Eagles’ safety position with the playmaking ballhawk being penciled in opposite the underrated Reed Blankenship.
The grass wasn’t greener with the talented Lions after Gardner-Johnson tore his pec in Week 2, missing most of the season. When he returned he had lost his starting job but did manage to snare an interception in the divisional round of the playoffs against Tampa Bay. The Eagles’ defense under new coordinator Vic Fangio should benefit from Gardner-Johnson’s ball skills and energy.
Athletic second-year safety Sydney Brown is the No. 3 safety but is coming off a torn ACL suffered on Jan. 7 in Week 18 of the 2023 season against the New York Giants. The deeper reserves are Tristin McCollum and Mekhi Garner, both former cornerbacks who have the size for safety and have made the move full-time, as well as undrafted rookie Andre’ Sam.
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