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C.J. Gardner-Johnson Injury: Ruled out for wild-card round

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on January 9, 2026 at 1:59pm

Gardner-Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's wild-card game against the Packers.

Nick McCloud will likely work as Chicago's nickel cornerback in Gardner-Johnson's absence, frequently matching up with slot receiver Jayden Reed. Gardner-Johnson remains in concussion protocol, which he entered following Chicago's loss to the Lions in the regular-season finale.

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