Once again, Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson is teasing a return to football this year.
Gardner-Johnson suffered a torn pectoral in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks and had to get subsequent surgery. Over on Instagram Thursday morning, Gardner-Johnson seems to have circled a potential return date. In a story, he posted simply the date December 20 followed by an emoji of a lion.
December 20th would be the first practice of the week in the lead up to the first game vs. Vikings.