Saints Designate DB CJ Gardner-Johnson To Return, Add Two To P-Squad

The New Orleans Saints have designated CB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to return from injured reserve on Wednesday and signed G James Carpenter and OT Jerald Hawkins to the practice squad, according to Nick Underhill. 

Here’s the Saints updated practice squad:

1. WR Kawaan Baker
2. WR Easop Winston
3. TE Ethan Wolf
4. DB Dylan Mabin
5. DB Jordan Miller
6. DB Bryce Thompson
7. G Forrest Lamp
8. RB Josh Adams
9. LB Chase Hansen
10. RB Malcolm Perry
11. DB KeiVarae Russell
12. LB Sharif Finch
13. WR Kevin White
14. G James Carpenter
15. OT Jerald Hawkins

Gardner-Johnson, 23, is a former fourth-round pick of the Saints back in 2019. He’s currently in the third year of his four-year rookie contract.

In 2021, Gardner-Johnson has appeared in seven games for the Saints and recorded 26 tackles, one sack, an interception and four pass deflections.