C.J. Gardner-Johnson will never pay for a drink in the city of Philadelphia again after having helped lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl 59 win over the Chiefs. The talented and mercurial safety was traded to the Texans during the offseason for offensive guard Kenyon Green.
Gardner-Johnson was acquired to provide veteran leadership and big-play ability to the Texans‘ youthful secondary. His debut could be delayed after the former Eagles star was carted off with what’s described as a significant leg injury.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. — A somber moment for #Texans as veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson carted off with what appears to be a serious right leg injury @KPRC2https://t.co/PDRwOMACNehttps://t.co/sh2JHQWWs4
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 7, 2025
Gardner-Johnson was injured while tackling veteran Houston wide receiver John Metchie. The severity of the injury is unknown, but the 27-year-old is undergoing an MRI to learn more.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers significant injury during Texans practice