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Eagles DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson fined $45K for taunting penalties: 'Listen to my coaches and don't say nothing'

December 28, 2024

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (8) makes a face while running onto the field before the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties for taunting cost him the final 36 minutes of last week’s loss to the Washington Commanders. It also cost him $45,022 this week, with the NFL fining Gardner-Johnson $22,511 for each foul.
Gardner-Johnson’s absence hurt the Eagles in the second half, when they lost a lead to Washington in a game when Gardner-Johnson already recorded an interception. The Commanders scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter with Gardner-Johnson in the locker room. The playmaking safety has a reputation in the NFL as an instigator, although he was on the receiving end of the flags this time.
“Listen to my coach and don't say nothing,” Gardner-Joh...

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