When the Philadelphia Eagles initially announced the acquisition of C.J. Gardner-Johnson from the New Orleans Saints, it felt like a big deal.
While the Eagles continued to operate as if their safety depth was adequate, forgoing the position in the draft, swapping out Rodney McLeod for Jaquiski Tartt in free agency, and turning their nose at a trade for Jessie Bates III, the cracks started to show as the summer went along.
First came the decision to cross-train nickel corner Josiah Scott at safety. Though this decision was far from a full-fledged press of the panic button, as having dynamic reserves who can fill multiple positions is never a bad thing, it did lead to questions about depth.