Overview
- ESPN's Adam Schefter, citing agents Kevin Conner and Robert Brown, reported the deal after Gardner-Johnson visited the team.
- Chicago is seeking immediate secondary help with starters Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnson reported out.
- The veteran logged 59 tackles, 12 passes defended and six interceptions for the Eagles in 2024 during a Super Bowl-winning campaign.
- After a trade to Houston, he was released following three games over reported role friction, then had a brief practice-squad stint with the Ravens following their acquisition of Alohi Gilman.
- Known as a versatile hybrid defensive back who can cover the slot and blitz, he earned 2024 Pro Football Focus grades of 81.3 in coverage and 60.8 in run defense.