C.J. Gardner-Johnson discusses release from Texans after training camp incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:21 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
C.J. Gardner-Johnson was released by the Houston Texans on September 23 after starting the season 0-3. In an interview, he attributes the decision to a confrontation with a friend of the general manager during training camp, though sources suggest other issues regarding his adaptation to the team's defense contributed to his release. The Texans have not commented on the specifics behind Gardner-Johnson's departure. Following his release, he joined the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens but was let go a week later. Gardner-Johnson later signed with the Chicago Bears before landing with the Buffalo Bills.
- •Texans cut Gardner-Johnson after three games in 2026.
- •He blames a confrontation with a GM's friend for his release.
- •Gardner-Johnson has had six different team roles in less than four years.
- •He was released by the Ravens after a brief stint on their practice squad.
- •Gardner-Johnson signed with the Bills following his time with the Bears.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Former Texans DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson claims 'GM's friend' caused his release
- 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — C.J. Gardner-Johnson blames his release in Houston on confrontation with "GM's friend"
"Fans of the Houston Texans remember the C.J. Gardner-Johnson era with sour memories, but the former defensive back is blaming someone else for his release.
"Before the Texans nearly made it to the AFC Championship for the first time in franchise history, they started the year 0-3.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:11 PMFormer Texans DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson claims 'GM's friend' caused his release
Fans of the Houston Texans remember the C.J. Gardner-Johnson era with sour memories, but the former defensive back is blaming someone else for his release.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 11:21 AMC.J. Gardner-Johnson blames his release in Houston on confrontation with "GM's friend"
Before the Texans nearly made it to the AFC Championship for the first time in franchise history, they started the year 0-3.
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