LANDOVER, Md. — Eagles’ safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been ejected from Sunday’s game against the Commanders in the third quarter.
After the Eagles’ forced a fumble in the third quarter, Gardner-Johnson was flagged for his second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty of the game and has been disqualified.
Gardner-Johnson was called for his first unsportsmanlike conduct penalty between the first and second quarters.
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While CJGJ plays with an edge, it’s obviously unacceptable to get tossed in a close divisional game. This has been a chippy game all around. The Eagles were up 10 points when Gardner-Johnson was ejected.
Without Gardner-Johnson, the Eagles will turn to backup safety Tristin McCollum to replace him. They also have Sydney Brown active in this game.
Earlier in the game, Gardner-Johnson picked off a Jayden Daniels pass. It was his team-leading fourth interception of the season. Reed Blankenship is second with three.