Howie Roseman and the Eagles have said all the right things about wanting to keep C.J. Gardner-Johnson on a long-term deal, but as the new league year fast approaches, things could be changing.
Philadelphia will now head into NFL free agency with limited cap space and a looming contract extension for All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts.
As expected, the Eagles let Tuesday’s franchise and transition tag deadline pass without locking down C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Javon Hargrave, or any of their 19 pending free agents.
Likely seeing the writing on the wall, Gardner-Johnson posted this cryptic Tweet, saying one love to Philly fans with a hype video to remind folks just how good he was in 2022.
All Love Philly 💚🦅 pic.twitter.com/TpdnwqhVJx
— C.J. Gardner-Johnson (@CGJXXIII) March 8, 2023
Social media reacts to everything and Gardner-Johnson essentially saying goodbye to fans drew some urgent responses.
Danny Hilt
We’ll find out rather quickly if Gardner-Johnson is lying.
Man I wish he was joking pic.twitter.com/kfP81PZYXn
— Danny Hilt (@Dannybowl300) March 8, 2023
SoaR Mak
dont leave us
— SoaR Mak (@makz) March 8, 2023
Florida Boy Corey
I’m not sure a ballad will keep Gardner-Johnson in Philly.
— Florida Boy Corey 🌴🍊🌊☀️ (@floridaboycorey) March 8, 2023
Rob Hodge
All Love Philly 💚🦅 pic.twitter.com/TpdnwqhVJx
— C.J. Gardner-Johnson (@CGJXXIII) March 8, 2023
SPORTSRADIO 94WIP
Goodbye? 🥺 https://t.co/Na4KnT8fqw
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) March 8, 2023
The Tape Don’t Lie
Eagles fans trying to stop C.J. Gardner-Johnson from leaving Philly 💀💀💀 #FlyEaglesFly #GoBirds pic.twitter.com/xmKAgS0Gy7
— The Tape Don’t Lie📽️ (@eaglesfilmstudy) March 8, 2023
ML Football
It seems like star safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson will be leaving the #Eagles in free agency
😳😳😳 pic.twitter.com/m5yxvFcZVz
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 8, 2023
CoupeDeChill
Bro…don't do this… pic.twitter.com/WuqcKAzVjc
— CoupeDeChill (@CadillacMack15) March 8, 2023
Tim McManus
Eagles safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson sends a thank you note to Philly with free agency set to begin next week. pic.twitter.com/bIeG0LsFD8
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) March 8, 2023
Philly Talk Podcast
It will be very interesting to see what Gardner-Johnson signs for.
Waking up and seeing all this Bye Bye CJ Gardner-Johnson stuff!! 🤦🏻♂️ #Eagles
I need to know what was offered when this all said and done!! Howie don’t miss on his TOP PRIORITY players!! pic.twitter.com/M2bLUhnQhQ
— Philly Talk Podcast (@Philly_Mike25) March 8, 2023
