Former Texans safety CJ Gardner-Johnson to sign with Bears, per report

Now, Gardner-Johnson will look to find a path toward playing time in Chicago. He comes in already familiar with the scheme of Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, who held the same role with the New Orleans Saints while Gardner-Johnson was there from 2019-21.

Chicago Bears to sign Chauncey Gardner-Johnson

Oct. 29 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears agreed to sign safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, a source familiar with the deal told UPI on Wednesday. He will join the Bears' active roster.

Bears desperation on defense shows with signing of former nemesis

How the Bears use Chauncey 'CJ' Gardner-Johnson will be the real question as a former Chicago antagonist tries to fit in with a depleted secondary.

What’s gone wrong for the Chicago Bears in the red zone? Plenty

Ben Johnson’s offense should shine in the red zone, thanks in part to a revamped offensive line and a dual-threat QB. It hasn't.

Chicago Bears activate Austin Booker from IR while hosting 7 players on a tryout

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Report: Chicago Bears to sign Chauncey Gardner-Johnson

With several injuries to the secondary this season, the Chicago Bears are signing veteran Chauncey “C.J.” Gardner-Johnson, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Bears adding C.J. Gardner-Johnson to injury-depleted secondary: Source

Gardner-Johnson played three seasons under Dennis Allen in New Orleans from 2019-2021 and also overlapped with Ben Johnson in Detroit.

Bears fill Kyler Gordon injury void by signing controversial 2-time Super Bowl starter

With cornerback Kyler Gordon back on Injured Reserve, the Chicago Bears are taking a gamble on talented-but-temperamental C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
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