Takeaways and observations from C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s first Lions press conference

Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson says there’s no bad blood with the Eagles, and he had to do what’s best for his family while meeting with the media in Detroit

Free agent safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson signed with the Detroit Lions on Monday, the team announced, exiting Philadelphia after just one season.

According to ESPN’s rankings, Gardner-Johnson was the top defensive free agent remaining, and he’ll join a reloaded defense that includes agreements with cornerbacks Cameron Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley.

According to ESPN’s Tim McManus, the Philadelphia Eagles made a multiyear offer to keep Gardner-Johnson at the beginning of free agency, which he didn’t accept, feeling his market value was much higher.

The Eagles re-signed cornerbacks James Bradberry and Darius Slay, and Gardner-Johnson has now moved on to Detroit.

With the move now complete, here are four takeaways from his introductory press conference.