Philadelphia was already down Avonte Maddox at the slot cornerback spot, and star safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off with a rib injury.
Injury Update: Safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson (ribs) is questionable to return.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 28, 2022
Gardner-Johnson leads the NFL with six interceptions but suffered an injury attempting to make a tackle on Green Bay’s emerging rookie wide receiver, Christian Watson.
With Gardner-Johnson out, undrafted rookie safety Reed Blankenship has been inserted in the safety position.
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