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Encouraging 2020 campaign Gardner-Johnson totaled 66 tackles (52 solo), 13 passes defended and an interception across 15 regular-season games in 2020.

Impact Gardner-Johnson enjoyed a bump in snaps and production as he played a key role for New Orleans' defense in his second season out of Florida. He'll look to build on the encouraging campaign when he returns in 2021.

FEBRUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles Gardner-Johnson totaled eight tackles (six solo) in the Saints' 21-9 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Impact The second-year man led the team in tackles just two days after being activated from the COVID-19 list. Gardner-Johnson enjoyed a productive sophomore season and has started out this year's postseason run on the right foot. He'll have his hands full in next week's NFC divisional round against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lifted from COVID-19 list Gardner-Johnson was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Gardner-Johnson will be available for Sunday's wild-card game against the Bears. The second-year safety posted 66 tackles, a sack, an interception and 13 pass breakups over 15 games this season. Gardner-Johnson should handle nearly an every-snap role Sunday.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID-19 list Gardner-Johnson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact It's unclear whether Gardner-Johnson tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person. It's unclear if he'll be able to play in Sunday's game versus the Panthers. Gardner-Johnson hasn't missed a game since entering the league as a fourth-round pick in 2019.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

First pick of 2020 Gardner-Johnson recorded one tackle and an interception in the Saints' 31-3 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact Facing the practice-squad receiver turned quarterback Kendall Hinton, Gardner-Johnson recorded his first interception of the season the second of his career. After a slow start to the season, Gardner-Johnson has put together back-to-back solid showings. He'll look to keep the positive play going when New Orleans faces Atlanta in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

First sack of career Gardner-Johnson racked up eight tackles (six solo), two tackles for a loss and a sack in the Saints' 27-13 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact His eight tackles give him 49 through nine games, matching his total from all of 2019. As a cherry on top, Gardner-Johnson notched the first sack of his career with a takedown of Nick Mullens. Gardner-Johnson will likely be busy in Week 11 when the Saints face a high-powered Atlanta offense.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Furrey says he warned Bears WR Javon Wims about Chauncey Gardner-Johnson The most memorable moment of Bears wide receiver Javon Wims’ career so far is also a moment he’d like to forget. His Week 8 sneak attack of...

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Leads team in tackles again Gardner-Johnson compiled nine tackles (eight solo) and two tackles for a loss in the Saints' 26-23 OT win over the Bears on Sunday.

Impact CJGJ lead the team in tackles Sunday, though he'll likely be remembered more for his on-field scuffle. Gardner-Johnson was sucker punched by Javon Wims after Wims accused him of spitting on him and ripping out his mouthpiece. Gardner-Johnson finished the game, but Wims was immediately ejected. Gardner-Johnson will have a tall order in Week 9 against Tampa Bay.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Has Hilarious Reply to Getting Punched by Javon Wims Despite the narrative of an exciting overtime matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears this Sunday, it didn't take long for...

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Javon Wims Punching Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Was a Long Time Coming Javon Wims, a borderline wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, put his future with the team in real jeopardy yesterday afternoon by punching...

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Watch: Bears' Javon Wims loses mind, tries to pummel Saints' Chauncey Gardner-Johnson The Chicago Bears’ Javon Wims took leave of his senses Sunday during the game against the New Orleans Saints. Watch as the third-year wide r...

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Leads team in tackles Gardner-Johnson recorded six tackles (five solo) in the Saints' 35-29 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Gardner-Johnson led the Saints in tackles, playing a key role in the six-point victory. He'll likely be needed for high productivity in Week 5 when New Orleans faces the Chargers and electric rookie Justin Herbert.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' Chauncey Gardner-Johnson on Playing Bucs: I Don't Fear Rob Gronkowski Chauncey Gardner-Johnson earned All-Rookie honors with the New Orleans Saints in 2019 and is ready to take his game to the next level in 202...

MAY 21, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Well Chauncey Gardner-Johnson has always been outspoken Well Chauncey Gardner-Johnson has always been outspoken

MAY 8, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM