Gardner-Johnson reuniting with Eagles on 3-year, $33M pact

Veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is signing a three-year contract worth up to $33 million to return to the Philadelphia Eagles, his agents told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Gardner-Johnson posted a breakout season with the Eagles in 2022, recording a league-high six interceptions. He entered the 2023 offseason as one of the top defensive backs available but only signed a one-year, $6.5-million contract with the Detroit Lions.

The 26-year-old missed 14 games due to a torn pectoral in 2023. He finished his only season in Detroit with two interceptions in six games, including the playoffs.

A 2019 fourth-round pick, Gardner-Johnson played his first three NFL seasons on the New Orleans Saints. He reacted to his deal with the Eagles on Tuesday.

Gardner-Johnson's addition tackles a big need for the Eagles' secondary. It marks Philadelphia's latest high-profile move; the NFC East club also signed running back Saquon Barkley and pass-rusher Bryce Huff to three-year deals on Monday.

The Eagles may not be done yet, though, as they remain in the market for a linebacker, sources told Josina Anderson of CBS Sports.