Tyrann Mathieu Hits Back at C.J. Gardner-Johnson After Call Out over Madden Ratings

New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu and Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson got into a social media dispute regarding their placement among the top 10 safeties in Madden 25.

The list of the top 10 safeties in the game was released by EA Sports on Monday. Mathieu ranked No. 5 with a 91 overall player rating, while Gardner-Johnson was not listed. The current Eagles defensive back called out Mathieu, who replaced him on the Saints in 2022, in a post on X.

Mathieu responded with images that showcased his accomplishments during the 2023 season as well as his 33 career interceptions. He also acknowledged his veteran status, calling for more respect from his peers.

While Mathieu hasn't earned a Pro Bowl nod since he joined the Saints, he still racked up four interceptions and nine passes defensed in 2023. He also received a commendable 81.3 grade from Pro Football Focus for his efforts, allowing 21 receptions on 35 targets.

Gardner-Johnson doesn't have any Pro Bowl selections under his belt, although he tied for the league lead with six interceptions in 2022. His 2023 regular-season campaign was limited to just two games with the Detroit Lions, although he returned for the team's run to the NFC Championship game.

Gardner-Johnson signed with Philadelphia in free agency, while Mathieu signed a new two-year deal to remain with New Orleans.

While the two safeties won't directly line up against one another for obvious reasons, they'll likely have some extra motivation during the upcoming meeting between the two teams in Week 3 of the 2024 season.