C.J. Gardner-Johnson harshly criticizes Eagles after shocking trade: “People showed me their true colors”
The salary cap is a cruel master. Free agency has brought many surprises in the NFL, but perhaps none more unexpected than C.J. Gardner-Johnson's departure from the Philadelphia Eagles in early March. Although the star safety had kept a low profile since then, he broke his silence today, criticizing the team for the cheap shot.Gardner-Johnson was in his second stint with the Eagles after an initial attempt in 2022. The seven-year veteran arrived in Philadelphia from the Detroit Lions for the 2024 season and was traded last March to the Houston Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Kenyon Green.The University of Florida product had a strong year in Philadelphia, recording 59 tackles, 35 solo, and returning six interceptions for 116 yards and a touchdown. Despite this, the front office let him go, and Gardner-Johnson isn't very happy about it.Gardner-Johnson's angerIn […]