The New Orleans Saints have reportedly agreed to trade fan-favorite defensive back C.J. Garnder-Johnson to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Shocker: The #Saints are trading DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the #Eagles, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. After extension talks broke down, the focus shifted from keeping Gardner-Johnson to trading him. Philly lands a starter. pic.twitter.com/k6bxvziA84
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2022
According to Ian Rapoport, extension talks between the two sides broke down and the Saints decided to part ways with the young star.