Author: Dave Birkett, USA TODAY

Carted off the field Monday with a knee injury, Detroit Lions cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson returned to take part in drills Saturday

C.J. Gardner-Johnson signed with the Lions in March after helping the Eagles reach the Super Bowl during the 2022 season.

The Cowboys are moving on from Everson Griffen by sending the defensive end to the Lions in a trade one week before the NFL’s deadline for deals.