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C.J. Gardner-Johnson Takes Back Harsh Comments About Philadelphia After Signing With Eagles

The cornerback wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room.

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson Takes Back Harsh Comments About Philadelphia After Signing With Eagles
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undefined addressed the elephant in the room shortly after it was reported Tuesday that he agreed to sign a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The 26-year-old cornerback spent the 2022 season in Philadelphia but was highly critical of the city on a video game livestream last July. When asked what his least favorite thing was about Philadelphia, Gardner-Johnson said, “the people.”

“They’re f------ obnoxious,” he said.

He didn’t waste any team acknowledging those comments on Tuesday.

“I do owe the fans of Philly an apology, regardless this is an amazing place and we had some memories together!” Gardner-Johnson wrote on social media. “Let’s go get us one.”

Gardner-Johnson tied for the league lead with six interceptions for the Eagles in 2022. He signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions last season but suffered an injury in Week 2 and only played six games—three in the regular season and three in the playoffs.

Now back in Philadelphia, Gardner-Johnson will join an Eagles team looking to rebound from a disappointing finish to the 2023 campaign.

It appears Eagles fans have already forgiven Gardner-Johnson for his harsh comments, some even embracing the cornerback in classic Philadelphia fashion:

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Tom Dierberger is a staff writer and editor on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He joined SI in November 2023 after stints at FOX Sports, Bally Sports and NBC Sports. Dierberger has a bachelor's in communication from St. John's University. In his spare time, he can be seen throwing out his arm while playing fetch with his dog, Walter B. Boy.

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