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The joy of winning the Super Bowl had barely disappeared when CJ Gardner-Johnson learned of his trade to the Houston Texans. Even now, the former defensive star of the Philadelphia Eagles is still surprised by the abrupt decision.
Gardner-Johnson was a key component in The best classified defense of the Eagles Last season, but on March 11, he was changed to the Texans in exchange for the Kenyon Green guard and an exchange of draft teams of the late round.
The security of Philadelphia Eagles CJ Gardner-Johnson practices before the Super Bowl Lix against the Kansas City bosses in New Orleans, February 9, 2025. (Kirby Lee-Imagn images)
“To be honest with you, I’m still surprised, but I’m happy,” said Gardner-Johnson on trade on Tuesday, Through nfl.com
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“New, new start, meet the new ones.
Gardner-Johnson registered six interceptions in his second period with the Eagles. He previously played in Philadelphia in 2022, before returning in 2024 in a three -year contract. It became the initial security of the team and registered three tacle in the victory of the Eagles 40-22 over the Kansas City bosses In Super Bowl Lix.
The security of the Philadelphia Eagles, CJ Gardner-Johnson, celebrates after winning the Super Bowl Lix in Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025. (Geoff Burke-Imagn images)
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Despite his surprise, Gardner-Johnson said the last movement in his NFL career was for his benefit.
“I think it was a great movement for me. I think it allowed me not to feel too comfortable,” he said.
“People have to understand that I was comfortable where it was. It was easy. When I say easy, it was that I had resources that I could easily access, people with whom I could go to talk. I think that moving here, being the biggest guy, I really have to grow. That is a fun statement, but growing and teaching men is more than a football.
The open receiver of the Atlanta Falcons, Darnell Mooney, runs for a touchdown beyond the security of the Eagles, CJ Gardner-Johnson in Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, on September 16, 2024. (Bill Streicher-Imagn images)
For the Eagles, the decision to go from Gardner-Johnson seemed to be strictly financial.
“Every dollar you spend is a less dollar that you can spend on some of these younger players that you may want to retain,” said General Manager Howie Roseman last month at the annual meeting of the NFL League, through NBC Sports Philadelphia. “Going to this was important for us. And again, difficult decisions. Not asking anyone to agree with them, but that is part of our work.”
