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Ravens Sign C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Practice Squad to Help Stabilize Injury-Hit Defense

Houston is covering his 2025 guarantees, making this a low-risk addition for a 1-4 team seeking defensive help.

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Overview

  • The veteran safety joined Baltimore’s practice squad on Oct. 7, a move confirmed by his agent and reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
  • Baltimore’s secondary has been ravaged by injuries, with Kyle Hamilton, Marlon Humphrey and Chidobe Awuzie among those sidelined as the defense ranks near the bottom of the league.
  • Gardner-Johnson started three games for the Texans this season with 15 tackles before his Sept. 23 release, which coach DeMeco Ryans said was his decision.
  • Multiple reports cited role disputes and locker-room friction in Houston, adding context to a short stint that followed a trade from Philadelphia in March.
  • The 27-year-old brings recent high-end production, including six interceptions in 2024 and in 2022 with the Eagles, and could be elevated soon given Baltimore’s shortage at safety.