After the Eagles loss to the Commanders, who had plenty of success throwing the football once Gardner-Johnson was disqualified, PFWA Pool Reporter Nicki Jhabvala interviewed referee Shawn Smith on the Johnson ruling that led to his disqualification.
He picked up his first as the television broadcast went into a commercial break, despite Commanders wideout Dyami Brown shoving Gardner-Johnson’s helmet off. That was one of several skirmishes between the teams in a game the Eagles played without quarterback Jalen Hurts,
C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been known as an instigator throughout his career. That reputation added another chapter in Week 16 vs. the Washington Commanders when the Philadelphia Eagles safety was ejected.
Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson put the Birds up 7-0 with a 70 yard pick six off Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush
Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson needs to be better at controlling his emotions. He needs to learn a lesson from being ejected from Sunday's game, forcing his
Philadelphia Eagles' defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson undercuts a short throw from Dallas Cowboys' quarterback Cooper Rush, intercepts it and takes it 69 yards to the end zone for his first NFL touchdown.
PHILADELPHIA - Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was named NFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in a 41-7 rout over Dallas that clinched the NF
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson was seen flipping off Washington Commanders fans after he was ejected from the game Sunday.
After the game, Gardner-Johnson went on social media to explain and justify the reason for his ejection. In a replay, CJGJ and Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown are seen talking to each other at close proximity when Brown suddenly pushed Gardner-Johnson in the facemask, knocking off the safety's helmet.
On the Cowboys' opening possession, quarterback Cooper Rush completed a seven-yard pass and a 16-yard pass against Philadelphia’s secondary, moving Dallas to the Eagles' 35-yard line. Dallas' promising drive ended when Gardner-Johnson intercepted Rush on third-and-3 and returned it for a 69-yard touchdown, giving the Eagles a 7-0 lead.
Gardner-Johnson jumped a Cooper Rush pass intended for receiver Brandin Cooks, secured the pick and then raced down the right sideline for the score to put Philadelphia up 7-0. It marked Philadelphia's first defensive touchdown of the season.
LANDOVER, Md. — Eagles’ safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been ejected from Sunday’s game against the Commanders in the third quarter. After the Eagles’ forced a fumble in the third quarter ...