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C.J. Gardner-Johnson Traded to Texans as NFL Free Agency Reshapes Rosters

The Eagles trade their Super Bowl-winning safety to Houston for guard Kenyon Green, while major free agency moves continue across the league.

Jul 30, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans guard Kenyon Green (59) signs autographs for fans after training camp practice at the Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson celebrates on the field after Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Philadelphia Eagles traded safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans in exchange for guard Kenyon Green and a swap of 2026 draft picks.
  • Gardner-Johnson, known for his ball-hawking skills and fiery personality, joins a Texans secondary that ranked among the league's best in takeaways last season.
  • The Texans, reshaping their roster, also traded Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders earlier in the week.
  • The Minnesota Vikings bolstered their offensive and defensive lines, signing guard Will Fries and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to significant contracts.
  • Other notable free agency moves include the Colts signing Daniel Jones to compete for the starting quarterback role and the Cowboys retaining DT Osa Odighizuwa on a four-year deal.