What Did C.J. Gardner-Johnson Say About Eagles Fans? Why DB Apologized After Returning to Philadelphia in Free Agency

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Apologizes to Eagles Fans

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who signed a three-year, $57 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency this offseason, recently apologized to Eagles fans for comments he made about them in the past.

In an interview with GQ Magazine in 2021, Gardner-Johnson said that Eagles fans were "the worst fans in the NFL." He also said that they were "rude" and "classless." At the time, Gardner-Johnson was a member of the New Orleans Saints. His comments drew a lot of attention and angered many Eagles fans.

Now that he's a member of the Eagles, Gardner-Johnson says he regrets those comments. He apologized to the fans in a video posted on social media, saying that he was "young and immature" when he made them.

Why Gardner-Johnson Apologized

There are a few reasons why Gardner-Johnson may have apologized to Eagles fans.

• He wants to build a good relationship with the fans. Gardner-Johnson knows that Eagles fans are passionate and loyal. He wants to be on their good side, so he apologized for his past comments.
• He wants to be accepted and respected by his teammates. Gardner-Johnson knows that his teammates are important to him. He wants them to accept and respect him. He apologized for his past comments in order to show that he's committed to the team.
• He's trying to improve his image. Gardner-Johnson knows that his past comments have damaged his image. He apologized in order to try and repair it.

What Eagles Fans Think of Gardner-Johnson's Apology

Eagles fans have mixed feelings about Gardner-Johnson's apology.

• Some fans are willing to forgive him. These fans believe that Gardner-Johnson is sincere in his apology. They're willing to give him a second chance.
• Other fans are not so forgiving. These fans believe that Gardner-Johnson's apology is insincere. They don't think he really understands why his comments were so offensive.

Only time will tell whether or not Gardner-Johnson's apology will be enough to win over Eagles fans.