Overview

• Coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday he expects Gardner-Johnson to be ready for the opener against the Rams.
• He is expected to practice this week and start in the secondary alongside safety Calen Bullock.
• Gardner-Johnson injured his right knee during an Aug. 7 scrimmage at the Greenbrier and left on a medical cart.
• Subsequent testing ruled out a torn ACL, and reporting indicated a realistic chance to play in the season opener.
• Houston acquired him in March in a trade for former first-rounder Kenyon Green, and he is coming off a season with six interceptions, a pick-six, 12 pass breakups and 35 solo tackles.