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CJ Gardner-Johnson’s second stint with the Philadelphia Eagles proved to be a success.
The Eagles traded Gardner Johnson for the Houston Texans, but safety was not the case. Super Bowl LIX His efforts last season led to the championship ring.
Gardner-Johnson has recorded a total of 14 tackles this past postseason. Philadelphia ruled Kansas City Chiefs Gardner Johnson was invited to Washington on Monday at the Super Bowl in February. The 27-year-old ultimately refused the invitation.
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Eagles CJ Gardner-Johnson will respond during the NFC division playoff game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Lev/Getty Images)
In a live stream on social media on Tuesday, Gardner Johnson explained why he didn’t attend the White House championship celebration with his former teammate.
“This is why I didn’t go to the White House, I was fat.” Gardner Johnson said During the live stream where I ate something that looked like granola bars. “When any of them asked, I was fat in the crib.”
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The defense cited his apparent discomfort at the time, given his physical appearance, which he would have worn at the celebration event.
Philadelphia Eagles Safety CJ Gardner Johnson celebrates after winning the Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Super Dome on February 9, 2025. (Geoff Burke-Imagn image)
“That’s the real reason,” Gardner Johnson said. “I didn’t want to go to the White House because I didn’t have to wear that tight (expletive) suit…
“Being in such a tight suit [imitates wearing a suit]naw naw. I couldn’t do that, buddy. ”
Gardner-Johnson was one of several prominent former or current Eagles stars who chose to appear on Monday. Travel was not a must for players.
Darius Slay, who was running with Gardner Johnson in the Eagles secondary last season, skipped the visit. NBC Sports Philadelphia reported. Slay signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in March.
Coach Nick Cilianni, an offensive tackle on the left of Lane Johnson next to President Donald Trump, in honor of Super Bowl LIX champion Philadelphia Eagles at the White House on April 28, 2025, is standing next to Lane Johnson. (Today’s Josh Morgan-Usa via Imaginary Images)
Eagle Square Back Jalen hurts Wide receivers AJ Brown and Devonta Smith also did not travel to the White House.
Hurts, the ruler of the Super Bowl MVP, explained his absence by saying there was a “scheduling conflict.”
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Meanwhile, the Eagles rushed through Saquon Berkley to Washington. He sparked a wide range of responses after playing golf with the president at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey. He also saw him riding in the Marines for a trip to Washington.
Barkley later used social media to address the attention his actions portrayed. “Now, I’m going to have a great day with my mention in all of this politics.” He wrote.
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