C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Chicago Bears sign 'fiery' veteran DB

Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson celebrates an interception Dec. 8, 2024, in Philadelphia. (Yong Kim/The Philadelphia Inquirer)

By Sean Hammond | shammond@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune

PUBLISHED: October 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM EDT | UPDATED: October 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM EDT

C.J. Gardner-Johnson comes to Chicago with a reputation for poking the bear, so to speak. The veteran defensive back says people can call it whatever they like.

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Chicago Bears sign ‘fiery’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson to bolster their banged-up secondary

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