C.J. Gardner-Johnson is an American football safety for the Philadelphia Eagles who signed a three-year contract in the 2024 offseason. The New Orleans Saints selected Gardner-Johnson as the 105th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft. Gardner-Johnson made an immediate impact in the NFL, earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2019. Throughout his career, he has also played for multiple teams including the New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, and the Philadelphia Eagles. As of February 2025, Gardner-Johnson has tallied 304 combo tackles, four sacks and 18 interceptions as per Pro Football Reference.
Born on December 20, 1997, in Cocoa, Florida, Gardner-Johnson attended Cocoa High School, before committing to play college football at the University of Florida from 2016 to 2018. According to Sports Reference, he finished his collegiate career at UF with 161 tackles, four sacks and nine interceptions.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Gardner-Johnson has signed a three-year $27,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, with an average annual salary of $9,000,000 and the amount guaranteed is $10,000,000.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 yr(s) / $27,000,000 | $9,000,000 | NA | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| Year | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster/Gm Bonus | Option Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | $1,375,000 | $1,175,000 | $120,588 | - | $100,000 | $2,770,588 | $10,000,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,670,000 | $1,175,000 | $500,000 | $1,216,000 | $250,000 | $4,311,000 | $6,700,000 | |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2026, 2 YR, $16,000,000; $3,525,000 DEAD CAP | ||||||||
| 2026 | $1,300,000 | $1,175,000 | - | $3,106,000 | $250,000 | $5,831,000 | $3,525,000 | |
| 2027 | Void UFA | - | $1,175,000 | - | $3,106,000 | - | $4,281,000 | $2,350,000 |
| 2028 | Void | - | $1,175,000 | - | $3,106,000 | - | $4,281,000 | - |
| 2029 | Void | - | - | - | $3,306,000 | - | $3,306,000 | - |
| 2030 | Void | - | - | - | $1,890,000 | - | $1,890,000 | - |
How much is C.J. Gardner-Johnson getting paid?
In the 2024 season, he will make $1,375,000 as a base salary, a signing bonus of $5,775,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000 with a cap hit of $2,770,588 and a dead cap value of $10,000,000. Additionally, he is set to earn an average annual salary of $9,000,000 under his contract as per Spotrac.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s career earnings are $20,344,100 as of February 2025.
What are the terms of C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s Contract?
C.J. Gardner-Johnson's three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles is valued at $27 million according to Spotrac. The contract features a $5.775 million roster bonus and two option bonuses in 2025 and 2026, valued at $7.08 million and $8.95 million, respectively.
How much of C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s contract is guaranteed?
Out of the $27 million total value, $10 million is guaranteed at signing. This guarantee includes his signing bonus and the full amount of his 2024 salary, along with $2 million of his 2025 salary. (via Spotrac)
C.J. Gardner-Johnson Contract History
2019-2022 (Rookie)
Johnson has signed a total of three contracts in his NFL career. Selected by the New Orleans Saints, he signed a three-year $3,304,100 contract with them including a $784,100 signing bonus, $784,100 guaranteed.
2023-2023 (Free Agent)
He signed another one-year $6,500,000 contract with the Detroit Lions for the 2023-2024 season.
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FAQ's On CJ Gardner-Johnson
A. C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s contract with the Eagles is three-year deal, starting in 2024.
A. Yes, C.J. Gardner-Johnson rejoined the Eagles in 2024.
A. C.J. Gardner-Johnson attended the University of Florida from 2016 to 2018.
A. C.J. Gardner-Johnson went to Cocoa High School.
