VIDEO: Eagles DB CJ Gardner-Johnson Went On Instagram Live In The Middle Of Their Game vs. Commanders To Unload On The Refs
The Philadelphia Eagles had to continue their game against the Washington Commanders without CJ Gardner-Johnson after he was ejected from the game.
Gardner-Johnson may have been gone, but he certainly did not stay silent.
The safety committed two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, both during commercial breaks, which resulted in his removal from the game.
While the game was still going on, CJ Gardner-Johnson went live on Instagram and forcefully stated, “F–k them refs.”
“Them refs waпted me oυt of the game. I aiп’t do sh-t aпyway. Yall kпow I aiп’t do sh-t,” he stated.
The Eagles’ safety needs to control his emotions better, as he was greatly missed in the second half.
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His absence was costly as the Commanders scored 22 points in the fourth quarter to walk away with a 36-33 win that prevented the Eagles from clinching the NFC East title.
Gardner-Johnson had three interceptions, a forced fumble, and 57 total tackles for the Eagles this season coming into the game against the Commanders.
He had one tackle and one interception against the Commanders.
Gardner-Johnson has started all 15 games this year and is one of the most important members of the defense.
Eagles Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson Speaks Out Further On Twitter
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back received a second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the second half and was kicked out of the game as his team was forced to play Washington without him.
He appeared to get into a scuffle with Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown and was pushed in the helmet.
He responded to the incident on X.
“Respectfully got kicked out for nothing, I play with passion and fire!! Guys was chirping all day what u expect !!” he wrote.