The Philadelphia Eagles chose not to trade starting safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, largely due to their enthusiasm for Kenyon Green, a former first-round pick from Houston. His arrival was initially seen as a bonus, potentially allowing the Eagles to replace a starter with another. However, Green's performance during offseason workouts has not met expectations, as he typically worked with the second and third teams and struggled to stand out, trailing behind players like Tyler Steen.

Despite this, the Eagles remain optimistic. With Gardner-Johnson's substantial cap hit, retaining him may still provide the team with financial flexibility in the long run. The Eagles aimed for Green to be on the field early in the season, but his development needs to quicken for him to contribute meaningfully this year.