Saints Player Opens Up About His Mental Health

On Twitter, Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson opened up about his mental health struggles over the past 2 years.

Despite thriving on the field, the Garnder-Johnson said he still had some underlying mental health issues and wanted to make a statement to let everyone know even high-level athletes struggle.

“…but I’m speaking up to let you know mental health is real and I’m a athlete who is suffering from it emotionally it hurts cause you lose your daily but I’m taking a stand to become a better Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and spread the love around the world to help other going through the same”

Gardner-Johnson played all 16 games with the Saints in his rookie season and tallied 1 interception as well as a forced fumble and recovery.