New Eagles defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson flashed his closeout speed and athleticism on his first day as an Eagle.
alongside starter Marcus Epps. The Eagles already have Maddox cemented as their featured slot cornerback.“I’m a ballplayer,” said Gardner-Johnson, acquired“It’s just football. I’ve been playing it since I was 6 years old. I’m staying in and putting in overtime. I’m new here. I’ve got 10 days before the season starts. Coaches have been A1. Players have been A1. They’ve been helpful. It’s the first day of practice, and I was out there flying with the guys.
The Eagles benefited from a firsthand look at Gardner-Johnson during Week 14 of the 2020 regular season, when they hosted the Saints at Lincoln Financial Field. During that game, Gardner-Johnson worked mostly as a nickel cornerback and lined up against tight end Dallas Goedert. Gardner-Johnson recorded five tackles, including one tackle for loss, with one pass defensed, while Goedert had four catches and 43 receiving yards.
“I’m glad he’s on our team,” Goedert said. “He’s a guy that loves ball. He’s a chippy dude. I’ve had a few conversations with him on the field. But I like playing with people like that. He’s going to be a good fit for us. I’m excited to watch him be chippy against other teams now.” Gardner-Johnson, 24, said the entire team, particularly the secondary, has been extremely welcoming. By Tuesday evening, several teammates already had reached out to him individually, includingEagles waive former third-round pick Davion Taylor; Anthony Harris headlines practice squad
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