{"id":482488,"date":"2025-12-31T13:49:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T13:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/482488\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T13:49:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T13:49:12","slug":"c-j-gardner-johnson-posts-cryptic-message-for-trevon-diggs-after-cowboys-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/482488\/","title":{"rendered":"C.J. Gardner-Johnson Posts Cryptic Message for Trevon Diggs After Cowboys Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Chicago Bears safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson appears to be open to the addition of a new teammate after the Dallas Cowboys <a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/25343315-trevon-diggs-released-cowboys-how-move-impacts-nfl-salary-cap-after-97m-contract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">released<\/a> cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday. <\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">With Diggs now searching for a new home ahead of the playoffs, Gardner-Johnson posted a bear emoji along with a pair of eyes in a post on X. <\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Diggs will be free to sign with any team if he goes unclaimed on waivers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">The two-time Pro Bowler told NFL Network&#8217;s\u00a0<a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SlaterNFL\/status\/2006068487039623640?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jane Slater<\/a>\u00a0that he&#8217;s looking to play for a team that&#8217;s gearing up for a postseason run.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Chicago has already clinched a playoff spot by winning the NFC North, boasting a record of 11-5. The Bears would earn the NFC&#8217;s No. 2 seed by defeating the Detroit Lions in Week 18.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Diggs established himself as a key piece of Dallas&#8217; secondary early in his career, earning a first-team All-Pro\u00a0<a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/2021-all-pro-team-jonathan-taylor-t-j-watt-cooper-kupp-highlight-roster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">selection<\/a>\u00a0during his sophomore season in 2021 after recording a league-leading 11 interceptions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">He followed it up with another Pro Bowl year, but injuries have prevented him from making a consistent impact since. Diggs has appeared in just 21 total games since the start of the 2023 season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">He was limited to a mere eight games this year due to a right knee issue as well as a\u00a0<a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/25335647-trevon-diggs-reveals-how-he-suffered-injury-home-landed-cowboys-cb-ir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">concussion<\/a>\u00a0that he suffered during an accident at home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Diggs has struggled to stand out in 2025, recording 25 tackles and one tackle for loss. He&#8217;s also given up 17.9 yards per reception when targeted, according to\u00a0<a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/nfl\/players\/trevon-diggs\/41817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pro Football Focus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Still, a change of scenery could help Diggs look like his former self. Chicago&#8217;s defense has excelled at generating takeaways this season,\u00a0<a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/stats\/team\/_\/view\/turnovers\/split\/opponent\/table\/passing\/sort\/interceptions\/dir\/desc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ranking<\/a>\u00a0No. 1 in the NFL with 22 interceptions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Gardner-Johnson is familiar with Diggs&#8217; situation, as he\u00a0<a class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-inherit MuiLink-root MuiLink-underlineAlways MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__ui__link__medium_strong css-lu48cp\" href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/25270354-cj-gardner-johnson-bears-agree-contract-after-ravens-texans-stints\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">signed<\/a>\u00a0with the Bears on Oct. 29 after he was released by the Houston Texans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bp_small__body__article__medium css-1vqr2el\">Chicago also has defensive backs coach Al Harris, who served in the same role with the Cowboys during Diggs&#8217; tenure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Chicago Bears safety C.J. 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