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CJ Gardner-Johnson has signed with a new team

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Oct 7, 2025 2:34 PM ET

Former Super Bowl champion CJ Gardner-Johnson has joined a new team roughly two weeks after being released by the Houston Texans.

Gardner-Johnson is signing with the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad. The move is likely a prelude to him being moved to the active roster going forward.

Free-agent safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is signing with Ravens practice squad, per his agent Kevin Conner of @unisportsmgmt.

Gardner-Johnson still gets his fully guaranteed 2025 salary with the Texans so there is little financial impact for the Ravens. pic.twitter.com/InJnQ6c2wi
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 7, 2025

The Ravens are in desperate need of defensive help, as the unit is struggling and dealing with a lot of injuries. From that perspective, Gardner-Johnson makes plenty of sense. It also might be a good culture for the veteran safety, as the Ravens are used to maintaining high standards as a consistent contender.

Gardner-Johnson was shockingly released by the Texans prior to Week 4, despite the fact that he was acquired in the offseason to play as a starter in their secondary. It was indicated that the veteran safety clashed with the locker room and that his outspoken nature was not a good fit.

The Philadelphia Eagles traded Gardner-Johnson during the offseason despite him being a key part of their Super Bowl win. The veteran defensive back is known to use pretty much everything as motivational fuel, which can wear on people in the wrong environment.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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