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Bad news for the Chicago Bears: Top slot cornerback Kyler Gordon re-injured his groin in pre-game warm-ups Sunday at Lambeau Field and won't play against in the NFC North showdown against the Green Bay Packers.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 7

Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson creates stronger market for his services

Second-guessing Bear GM Ryan Poles is a hobby of most Bears fans on social media, but they're strangely silent on one developing situation. Poles gave out a contract extension at $13 million a year for slot cornerback Kyler Gordon heading into this season and it was widely applauded.

NFL News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / November 29

CJ Gardner-Johnson Takes Parting Shot At Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Chicago Bears on Friday afternoon and ended up losing their fourth game of the season, 24-15. With the loss, the Eagles now are 8-4 on the season.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 29

NFC Notes: Amon-Ra St. Brown, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears S C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been on five teams in seven seasons and is thankful to have yet another opportunity, this time in Chicago. “Your mental is f—ed up when ball is taken away,” Gardner-Johnson recently told ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.

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CJ Gardner-Johnson clowns the Eagles without saying a word

The Chicago Bears dominated the Philadelphia Eagles on the road in Week 13. The Bears improved to 9-3 with Friday’s 24-15 victory. And Chicago’s defense shined, creating two turnovers and holding Saquon Barkley and Philadelphia’s ground game to just 87 rushing yards.

NFL News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / November 27

CJ Gardner-Johnson Has Blunt Response On Facing Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Chicago Bears on Friday and there will be an old friend on the other sideline. Former Eagles safety CJ Gardner-Johnson has carved out a nice role for himself in the Bears' secondary after a rollercoaster start to the season.

NFL News / The Lead / November 12

Did the Giants Make the Right Call By Firing Brian Daboll?

For the fourth time in eight seasons, the New York Giants have fired their head coach. The Brian Daboll Big Blue era was clearly doomed. However, parting with Daboll midway through the season begs the question: Was it the right call?

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 12

C.J. Gardner-Johnson role could grow once key defenders return

The Chicago Bears have won six games so far during the 2025 regular season, with eight more games left to play and playoff possibilities becoming more and more real.

NFL News / Inside the Iggles / November 10

C.J. Gardner-Johnson's Bears turnaround makes Howie Roseman's decision look worse

The one consensus move in the offseason that every Philadelphia Eagles fan hated was trading safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans. While it didn't work out for the Texans, the Chicago Bears are now reaping the benefits.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 10

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has brought a much-needed fire to the Bears defense and the energy is starting to become contagious

There was an obvious concern from the outside when the Chicago Bears signed free agent defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson amid all the injuries to the secondary and it had nothing to do with his play.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

Bears’ CJ Gardner-Johnson completes Chicago first in 19 years in win over Giants

The Chicago Bears were successful in completing a fourth-quarter comeback to hand the New York Giants a 24–20 defeat in Week 10 at Soldier Field. While quarterback Caleb Williams’ late-game heroics stole the spotlight, safety CJ Gardner-Johnson also played a pivotal role in the victory.

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Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

Bears’ CJ Gardner-Johnson forced fumble because he was ‘tired’ of Jaxson Dart running

With the Chicago Bears facing numerous secondary injuries, the franchise turned to free agent CJ Gardner-Johnson. In their 24-20 victory over the New York Giants in Week 10, that addition proved crucial.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 9

Bears add-on DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson proves a real pain to Giants

CHICAGO — It's amazing, really. Only about two weeks ago C.J. Gardner-Johnson wondered if he'd be playing this season and at the same time the Bears were wondering if Kyler Gordon ever would have a few injury-free games.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 30

Chicago Bears star sends provocative message ahead of Bengals game

The Chicago Bears signed veteran defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson this week to boost their very weakened secondary. The signing is risky due to the player being very controversial, however he can still be a major upgrade to the team.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 29

Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson joining third organization of 2025 season

The Bears are signing the 27-year-old to their active roster, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

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Bears Signing S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

The Chicago Bears are signing S C.J. Gardner-Johnson to their active roster, per Adam Schefter. Bears DC Dennis Allen is familiar with Gardner-Johnson from their time together in New Orleans and has some sense of how to manage the veteran. Chicago will be Gardner-Johnson’s seventh team in the last five years.

Baltimore Ravens News / Pro Football Rumors / October 14

Ravens release Super Bowl champion CB

C.J. Gardner-Johnson is beginning to take a Diontae Johnson-like journey around the NFL, right down to joining and then leaving the Ravens. Baltimore is releasing the veteran safety.

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Ravens' C.J. Gardner-Johnson Reveals Blunt Reason For Signing

It was quite the moment for the Baltimore Ravens as they made a statement with their signing of C.J. Gardner-Johnson to help boost their secondary. The Ravens signed Gardner-Johnson to the practice squad after being a free agent for the last few weeks.

Baltimore Ravens News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 9

C.J. Gardner-Johnson: ‘Only Option’ Was To Sign With Ravens’ Practice Squad

The Ravens signed S C.J. Gardner-Johnson to their practice squad earlier this week. When speaking to reporters, Gardner-Johnson indicated that signing with Baltimore was his “only option,” per Sam Jane. Baltimore became Gardner-Johnson’s sixth team in the last five years.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 8

Texans GM Breaks Silence on C.J. Gardner-Johnson Release

Just a couple of weeks ago, the Houston Texans shook up their defensive side of the ball in the form of releasing veteran safety and recent offseason acquisition, C.J.