Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

C.J. Gardner-Johnson makes big claim about injury recovery

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 10/13/23

Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was thought to be in danger of missing the entire 2023 season after suffering a torn pec in Week 2, but the veteran is set to challenge that timeline.

In a new Instagram Live video, Gardner-Johnson pledged to be back in time for the divisional round of the playoffs, assuming the Lions make it that far. Be warned that the video contains some strong language.

Detroit Lions safety @CGJXXIII said he will be back for the divisional round of the playoffs pic.twitter.com/mIlcfj196t

— Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) October 13, 2023

“You’ll see me in the divisional round. I’m gonna come back and tear some s–t up,” Gardner-Johnson said.

A free agent addition in the offseason, Gardner-Johnson had very quickly become a team leader before going down with his injury. So far, the Lions have been winning without him, as they enter Week 6 with a 4-1 record and a sturdy lead atop the NFC North.

Gardner-Johnson spent last season with the Philadelphia Eagles, collecting 67 total tackles as the team won the NFC championship.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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