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Kyle Koster

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Gave Ridiculous Theory on Why Eagles Traded Him After Super Bowl

C.J. Gardner-Johnson reflects on his departure from Philadelphia. | The Pivot

Cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson will not be a part of the Philadelphia Eagles' quest to repeat as Super Bowl champions after the organization dealt him to the Houston Texans this offseason. In explaining the move Eagles GM Howie Roseman cited financial considerations as the team has a tremendous amount of talent to manage under a salary cap. Johnson responded by saying in an Instagram Live that Philadelphia probably wouldn't see another ring without him.

In a recent appearance on Ryan Clark's The Pivot podcast, Gardner-Johnson walked that back a bit, saying “I got nothing against them. If they win six more rings without me, they deserve it."

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