Ex-Eagles security C.J. Gardner-Johnson rips Philly followers: ‘F–king obnoxious’

New Lions security C.J. Gardner-Johnson didn’t maintain again when discussing his former Eagles fanbase.

Throughout a online game livestream on Wednesday, Gardner-Johnson was requested by a fan what his favourite half about taking part in within the Metropolis of Brotherly Love was, in addition to what he loathed, to which he subsequently unloaded on Philadelphia devoted.

“My least favourite factor is the individuals,” Gardner-Johnson mentioned in a now-viral video. “They’re f–king obnoxious, I f–king can’t stand the f–kers.”

In the identical breath, Gardner-Johnson added he didn’t thoughts the climate in Philadelphia.

The feedback come roughly 4 months after he signed a one-year, $8 million cope with the Lions within the offseason.

Warning: Specific language

The previous College of Florida product spent only one season in Philadelphia in 2022.

He started his profession with the Saints, who chosen him within the fourth spherical of the 2019 NFL Draft.

The dangerous blood with Philly followers included an incident earlier within the yr, when Gardner-Johnson said his car was stolen after the Eagles manhandled the Giants, 38-7, through the playoffs in January.

“I do know precisely who stole my s–t, don’t fear we acquired y’all on digital camera. That’s how y’all get down in Philly.. after a win?” Gardner-Johnson mentioned on his Instagram Stay on the time.

Weeks later, Gardner-Johnson took aim at former Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon following Philadelphia’s 38-35 Tremendous Bowl loss to the Chiefs in February 2022.

“You ain’t put us in place to make performs,” Gardner-Johnson wrote in a tweet referencing Gannon that has since been deleted. 

Gardner-Johnson is coming into his fifth season within the league — in a brand new metropolis with new followers — after ending 2022 with a league-leading whole of six interceptions, a feat additionally achieved by Steelers security Minkah Fitzpatrick, Broncos security Justin Simmons and Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen.

The Lions’ coaching camp opens July 29 and Detroit will kick off the season on the highway Thursday, Sept. 7, in Kansas Metropolis.