Unable to agree on the terms of a contract extension with defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, the New Orleans Saints traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old athlete’s agent confirmed the transaction to the NFL Network.
The Pennsylvania organization sacrificed a fifth-round pick in 2023, as well as two speaking turns during the sixth round of the 2024 auction, to obtain the services of whoever will act as safety within its new formation. The Eagles also got a seventh-round pick in 2025.
Selected in the fourth round (105th overall) of the 2019 draft, Gardner-Johnson was one of the Saints’ starters for 31 of the 45 games he played in the NFL. Last year, he had three interceptions and 46 tackles, including four for loss of ground.
Preston Williams free as air
For the Miami Dolphins, wide receiver Preston Williams has been released.
This had been offered to other teams on the Goodell circuit for quite some time, but the Florida club was unable to make a trade. Williams’ name will therefore be subject to waivers.
Ignored in the draft, the Colorado State product was hired as a free agent by the Dolphins. In 24 games over three seasons, he caught 111 passes for 787 yards and seven touchdowns.
