Overview

• Houston released Gardner-Johnson on Sept. 23 after three starts, with head coach DeMeco Ryans saying the decision was his call.
• Baltimore sits 1-4 with an injury-hit secondary, including Kyle Hamilton’s groin issue, and a defense near the bottom of the league in yards and points allowed.
• The Texans are still responsible for Gardner-Johnson’s fully guaranteed 2025 pay, minimizing the Ravens’ financial exposure.
• Multiple reports indicate he could be elevated to the active roster soon given the team’s shortage at safety.
• The seven-year veteran logged six interceptions for the Eagles in 2024 during their Super Bowl run, and he now joins fellow former trade piece Kenyon Green on Baltimore’s practice squad.