Overview

• The 27-year-old safety joined Baltimore’s practice squad Tuesday, two weeks after his release from the Texans.
• Insiders say he could be elevated quickly given injuries in the Ravens’ secondary, including Kyle Hamilton’s groin issue.
• Houston cut Gardner-Johnson after three games, with DeMeco Ryans calling it his decision and reports citing role disputes and a late-game miscommunication.
• Baltimore has stumbled to 1-4 with an injury-hit defense that was shredded by Houston and has struggled to generate takeaways.
• A Super Bowl winner with Philadelphia, Gardner-Johnson has two six-interception seasons and 64 career regular-season starts.