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Ex-Lions Safety Receives Surprise Release From Texans
Gardner-Johnson was released after three games due to dissatisfaction with his role and internal friction, despite a $6.6 million signing bonus and 15 tackles this season, sources said.
- On Tuesday, the Houston Texans released starting safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after only three games with the team, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported.
- Sources say Gardner-Johnson's release followed friction behind the scenes, including criticism of teammates and complaints about his role, wanting to blitz more and requesting a trade.
- Playing nearly every snap, C.J. Gardner-Johnson logged 96% of Houston Texans' defensive snaps with 15 tackles, no interceptions, and a 63.4 Pro Football Focus grade in three starts.
- The Texans will absorb about $9 million in dead-cap charges and turn to M.J. Stewart alongside Calen Bullock to fill the safety spot.
- Now a free agent, C.J. Gardner-Johnson arrives as a recent Super Bowl champion with six interceptions for the Philadelphia Eagles, attracting potential suitors including the Minnesota Vikings.
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The Houston Texans have drawn conclusions after their failure in the NFL. A top star has to go surprisingly after only three games.
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