CJ Gardner-Johnson Carted Off During Texans' Practice

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Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was reportedly carted off the field during his team's training camp session on Thursday (August 7), ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime reports.

"#Texans CJ Gardner-Johnson was carted off. He did not walk to the sidelines or anything. He was carted off from the spot he was injured," Bien-Aime wrote on his X account, having noted that Gardner-Johnson was "initially laying on his stomach in pain as he smacked the floor" and "eventually rolled over" in an earlier post.

Gardner-Johnson reportedly went to tackle wide receiver John Metchie III during a scrimmage and fell to the ground after making contact. Players and coaches surrounded the injured safety as the medical team helped him onto the car as he was unable to put pressure on his right leg, according to Bien-Aime.

Gardner-Johnson was acquired by the Texans in exchange for a first-round pick as part of a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that also included a pick swap in March. The veteran safety is just months removed from winning Super Bowl LIX with the Eagles.

Gardner-Johnson was expected to replace starting safety Eric Murray, who signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars this past offseason. The Texans already have a talented secondary with All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., cornerback Kamari Lassiter, safety Calen Bullock and nickel Jalen Pitre.

Gardner-Johnson recorded recorded 35 tackles, six interceptions, 12 passes defensed and one forced fumble during the 2024 NFL season and has 18 career interceptions in six NFL seasons.


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