"C.J. Gardner-Johnson came up with a pair of interceptions, three sacks, five tackles-for-loss, and five quarterback hits in the 10 games (seven starts) he played in Chicago. Gardner-Johnson was all over the stat sheet while seemingly playing everywhere on the defense."
"The 2025 season saw CJGJ line up as a slot cornerback (390 snaps), in the box (269), at free safety (86), and even as a boundary corner (14) on rare occasions. That type of versatility proved to be vital for a Bears defense that had injuries in the secondary throughout the year."
"Reuniting with Bears Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen (who had him while with the New Orleans Saints) and Head Coach Ben Johnson (who saw what CJGJ could do while the two were pulling on the same side of the rope with the Detroit Lions) helped turned the defensive back's season around."
C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a defensive back, completed a one-year stint with the Chicago Bears before signing a one-year contract worth up to $6 million with the Buffalo Bills. During his 10 games with Chicago, Gardner-Johnson recorded two interceptions, three sacks, five tackles-for-loss, and five quarterback hits across seven starts. His versatility proved valuable for the Bears defense, as he lined up at slot cornerback, in the box, at free safety, and occasionally at boundary corner. Gardner-Johnson reunited with Bears Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen and Head Coach Ben Johnson, both of whom had previously worked with him. His contributions helped address secondary injuries throughout the season.
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