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Former Eagles Safety Signs With The Lions

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The Detroit Lions have continued on their journey to bring themselves out of last place in the NFC North, and contend in 2023.

2022 was a big season for them, as they finished with a 9-8 record and nearly made the playoffs.

It appears that Dan Campbell and company aren’t done, as they have recently signed a star free agent.

According to Tom Pelissero, the Lions have recently signed CJ Gardner Johnson to a one-year deal.

Gardner-Johnson joins the Lions from the Philadelphia Eagles, a team that he had spent just one season with.

After not being able to come to a contractual agreement with the Eagles, Gardner-Johnson now finds himself on the Lions.

During the 2022 season, Gardner-Johnson had 67 total tackles, one sack, and six interceptions.

These were career numbers for him in both tackles and interceptions and was a big part of the Eagles Super Bowl run.

Now, Gardner-Johnson will have the 2023 season with the Lions with the hopes of securing a long-term contract, either with the Lions or another team.

This contract is a great deal for the Lions, assuming Gardner-Johnson plays to a similar caliber as last year.

While the Lions had a prolific offense in 2022, their defense struggled.

They allowed 25.7 points per game, which was the third-most in the league in 2022.

With the addition of Gardner-Johnson, the Lions’ defense should be able to take a large leap next year.

The offense is ready and will be that much better, knowing they already have one season together under their belts.

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