The Denver Broncos received’t be touchdown security C.J. Gardner-Johnson in free company.
The defensive again has agreed to phrases on a one-year cope with the Detroit Lions value $8 million, in accordance with a number of stories.
Gardner-Johnson (5-11, 210 kilos) was drafted by the New Orleans Saints within the fourth spherical of the 2019 NFL draft out of Florida. He spent the primary three years of his profession enjoying underneath Sean Payton in New Orleans.
After Payton stepped down from teaching following the 2021 season, the Saints traded Gardner-Johnson to the Philadelphia Eagles forward of the 2022 season. In Philadelphia, Gardner-Johnson was wholesome for 12 video games final season and he totaled 67 tackles, eight move breakups, six interceptions and one sack as a security.
Earlier in his profession, Gardner-Johnson performed as a nickelback for the Saints. A flexible defensive again, the 25-year-old Gardner-Johnson can match a number of spots within the secondary.
By means of 4 seasons within the NFL, Gardner-Johnson has recorded 228 tackles, 36 move breakups, 14 quarterback hits, 11 interceptions and 4 sacks in 55 video games (43 begins).
Hypothesis about Gardner-Johnson doubtlessly becoming a member of the Broncos elevated final Monday when the defender followed the team’s official account plus cornerback Pat Surtain, broad receiver Jerry Jeudy and different Denver gamers on Instagram. Just a few days later, stories emerged that the Broncos had been fascinated by signing Gardner-Johnson.
As a substitute, the protection will land in Detroit. Denver additionally confirmed curiosity in security Nick Scott earlier than he joined the Cincinnati Bengals. It appears clear that the workforce believes they may use extra assist at security.
We’re monitoring all the workforce’s free company strikes on Broncos Wire.
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