Eagles Trade Gardner-Johnson to Texans After Super Bowl

C.J. Gardner-Johnson was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Houston Texans in March 2025, shortly after helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX. Following the trade, Gardner-Johnson initially criticized the Eagles, suggesting they would not win another championship without him, but later retracted those comments and apologized for any disrespect toward his former teammates. He emphasized that his departure was not due to conflicts with teammates or coaches, but felt he was unfairly blamed for incidents like a late-season ejection and a postseason practice altercation, which he described as normal competitive behavior. Eagles GM Howie Roseman said the trade was driven by salary cap constraints and the need to pay younger players. Gardner-Johnson also spoke about the emotional toll the trade took on him and his family. Now with the Texans, he is expected to bolster their defense and bring his competitive energy to the team.