Detroit Lions signed C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one year.

The Detroit Lions are bolstering their secondary with additional weapons.

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After adding cornerbacks Emmanuel Moseley and Cameron Sutton in free agency, the Lions are apparently adding one of the most significant free agents.

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Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Lions are signing former Eagles defensive player C.J.

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Gardner-Johnson to a one-year contract. According to NFL Network, the contract is for $8 million, with $6.5 million guaranteed.

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Gardner-Johnson is a versatile player who can play nickel cornerback as well as safety. He tied for the NFL lead with six interceptions in the previous season.

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This regime is also familiar with his appearance.

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Gardner-Johnson spent three years with the Saints in New Orleans, playing under Lions head coach Dan Campbell and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.

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Gardner-Johnson joins a group of safeties that includes Tracy Walker, who is recuperating from an Achilles injury, and Kerby Joseph, who recorded four interceptions in 2022 as a rookie.

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This secondary, which was one of the worst teams in the League last season, has made a 180-degree turn and is now one of the team's strengths.

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With the addition of Gardner-Johnson, the entire starting lineup for Detroit's nickel defense may consist of new players.

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