PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles did not regret trading safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans this past offseason, though some people believe it was a mistake.

But when Gardner-Johnson returns to Philadelphia this Friday to face his former team as a new member of the Chicago Bears , the Eagles could have second thoughts about that decision for the first time.

Over the past month, Gardner-Johnson’s replacement, rookie safety Drew Mukuba , had improved his consistency in coverage and run defense, helping the Eagles’ defense become one of the best units in the NFL for the second straight year.

But on Monday, Mukuba was placed on injured reserve after fracturing his ankle in Sunday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Now, the Eagles have to hope unproven third-year safety Sydney Br

See Full Page