The NFL's 53-man roster deadline is coming at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and NFL teams are scrambling to as a result.Of course, cuts aren't the only way that a team can trim its roster to 53. The Saints reminded fans that trading players, while le s frequent in the NFL, is something that still happens.New Orleans traded its top slot cornerback Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Eagles on Tuesday in exchange for a couple of draft picks. The Saints are also sending a draft pick to Philadelphia along with Gardner-Johnson as well.Gardner-Johnson has been a key playmaker Tom Glavine Jersey in the Saints' secondary over the last three seasons. So, why did they trade him? Here's what we know about New Orleans' decision and how Philadelphia found a cheap upgrade for its secondary.MORE: Eagles get:DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson2025 seventh-round pickSaints get:2023 fifth-round pick2024 sixth-round pick (worse of two selections)The Eagles were able to acquire Gardner-Johnson and a seventh-round pick for the relatively low price of two late-round draft picks in 2023 and 2024. He will now become a starter in the team's secondary where he will join a formidable duo of starting cornerbacks in Darius Slay and James Bradberry.MORE: The Saints traded Gardner-Johnson because the two parties couldn't agree on a contract extension to keep Gardner-Johnson in New Orleans long-term.NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said that contract extension talks between New Orleans and Gardner-Johnson during the offseason.It's unclear exactly what the Saints offered him in a potential Dale Murphy Jersey extension, but Rapoport explained on NFL Network that Gardner-Johnson wasn't happy with the final offer.It sounds like he really reacted to not getting the contract he wanted. Obviously, it can be frustrating; it can be tough Phil Niekro Jersey on a player. For him, he really wore it and at that point, it became evident that the Saints were willing to part ways with him.Parting with Gardner-Johnson now makes some sense for the Saints. They were likely to lose the versatile defensive back during the offseason, as they are already $61.3 million over the cap for 2023. So, offloading him for an a set now instead of waiting to get a compensatory selection has some merit.From NFL Now: The how and the why on the ma sive trade for starting safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) The other element in play here is Gardner-Johnson's usage. In New Orleans, Gardner-Johnson served as a slot cornerback. He was rock solid in that role, but he will be asked to have different responsibilities in Philadelphia.The Eagles plan to play Gardner-Johnson at the safety spot, per NFL Network's Tom Peli sero. This will be a mutually beneficial arrangement, as the Eagles need help at the position after cutting Anthony Harris and Jaquiski Tartt.Gardner-Johnson a hard-hitting playmaker should fit in well at safety. He stands to benefit from the switch too, as safety contracts are often more lucrative than those of slot corners.Chauncey Gardner-Johnsons Josh Tomlin Jersey agent, Kevin Conner of , confirmed the trade to the .In Philadelphia, Gardner-Johnson is expected to be a full-time safety a position thats become far more lucrative than the nickel spot he often played in New Orleans. Tom Peli sero (@TomPeli sero) The Saints signed Marcus Maye and Tyrann Mathieu to play the safety spot during the offseason. As such, Gardner-Johnson wouldn't have been able to make the switch in New Orleans and be guaranteed a starting job. He will almost certainly have that in Philadelphia.MORE: Gardner-Johnson has been a do-it-all playmaker in the slot since being drafted by the Saints in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He has stuffed the stat sheet frequently and has logged at least one interception and seven pa s defenses in each of his first few seasons.Below is a breakdown of his year-by-year stats while with the Saints:YearGamesTacklesINTsPa s defensesSacks2019164918020201566113120211244372Of course, Matt Joyce Jersey Gardner-Johnson's impact goes beyond the stat sheet. He has a habit of getting under the skin of opposing players and most notably was able to draw this reaction from former Bears receiver Javon Wims during a 2020 game.Javon Wims punches a helmet twice Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) Soon, we will see if that part of Gardner-Johnson's skill set comes with him to Philadelphia.