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Gardner-Johnson: Stay Tuned, Shoulder Is Getting Better

C.J. Gardner-Johnson sets expectations for his return.

John Maakaron

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Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is still hoping to return this season. 

Unfortunately, Detroit's new safety suffered a torn pectoral during the Lions' Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. 

Head coach Dan Campbell expressed some optimism that the former Saints and Eagles defensive back could make a return at some point this season, despite the severity of his injury. 

If the Lions are able to earn a spot in the playoffs and win a game, the veteran safety could be available for the divisional round of the postseason. 

"Y'all boys, stay tuned. Ya'll girls, stay tuned. Shoulder is getting better," said the veteran safety on social media. "I'm betting better. I'm telling you. Want to see that body again. I am telling ya'll, I'll be back." 

Playoff schedule

Wild Card Round 

Saturday, January 13, 2024

  • AFC/NFC Wild card matchup - 4:30 p.m. (NBC/Peacock)
  • AFC/NFC Wild card matchup - 4:30 p.m. (Peacock)

Sunday, January, 14, 2024

  • AFC/NFC Wild card matchup - 1 p.m. (CBS or FOX)
  • AFC/NFC Wild card matchup - 4:30 p.m. (CBS)
  • AFC/NFC Wild card matchup - 8:15 p.m. (NBC)

Monday, January 15, 2024

  • AFC/NFC Wild card matchup - 8:15 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)

Divisional Round

Saturday, January 20, 2024

  • AFC Divisional matchup
  • NFC Divisional matchup

Sunday, January 21, 2024

  • AFC Divisional matchup
  • NFC Divisional matchup

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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