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Top Chauncey Gardner-Johnson News
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Records sack in team debut
Gardner-Johnson posted six tackles (five solo) and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Starting at slot corner after being acquired earlier in the week, Gardner-Johnson added a sack and displayed immediate impact. He's a volatile but intriguing depth IDP with big-play upside from the nickel role.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Playing slot corner
Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Wednesday that Gardner-Johnson will play slot corner for the Bears, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
The 27-year-old signed with the Bears' active roster Wednesday after being dropped from the Ravens' practice squad on Oct. 14. With Kyler Gordon (groin/calf) moving to IR, Gardner-Johnson is expected to take over as the Bears' top slot corner. The Florida product is likely to help a Chicago defense that already leads the NFL in takeaways (16), as he forced seven turnovers over 16 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024.
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Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Headed to Chicago
The Bears signed Gardner-Johnson to their active roster Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Gardner-Johnson has now joined his third team this season, as he was cut by the Texans in late September and dropped from the Ravens' practice squad in mid-October. The veteran safety appeared in 16 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024, recording 59 total tackles and 12 passes defended, including six interceptions. He will provide much-needed depth in the Bears' secondary, as Jaylon Johnson (groin), Kyler Gordon (groin/calf) and Terell Smith (knee) are all currently on injured reserve.
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Let go from Baltimore
The Ravens cut Gardner-Johnson from the practice squad Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Gardner-Johnson signed with Baltimore's practice squad last week, but the Ravens traded for Alohi Gilman at safety, blocking Gardner-Johnson's path to the active roster.
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Finds work in Baltimore
The Ravens signed Gardner-Johnson to the practice squad Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Gardner-Johnson started each of the Texans' first three games this season and played 96 percent of the defensive snaps in that span, but the two sides split ways ahead of Week 4. In Baltimore, Gardner-Johnson will give the Ravens an experienced veteran in their injury-riddled secondary.
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Let go by Houston
The Texans released Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
The move comes despite Gardner-Johnson playing at least 94 percent of the Texans' defensive snaps in each of the first three games of the regular season, during which he accumulated 15 tackles (11 solo). Gardner-Johnson will explore his next options and should garner interest from teams looking to solidify their depth at safety. M.J. Stewart is a candidate to start at safety alongside Calen Bullock following Gardner-Johnson's release.
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Texans' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Healthy ahead of Week 1
Gardner-Johnson (knee) did not appear on the Texans' injury report Wednesday.
Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury in early August, but he avoided any major damage and will now be active for the team's regular-season opener against the Rams on Sunday. The 27-year-old is expected to operate as Houston's starting free safety in 2025.
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Texans' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: On track for Week 1
Head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters Monday that Gardner-Johnson (knee) is on track to play in Houston's Week 1 matchup against the Rams, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Gardner-Johnson sustained a knee injury in early August that was initially feared to be serious, but it now appears he'll be ready for the Texans' regular-season opener Sunday. The Florida product is expected to serve as the starting free safety in his first season with Houston after posting 59 total tackles and 12 passes defended, including six interceptions, across 16 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024.
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Texans' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Could be ready for Week 1
Further tests on Gardner-Johnson's knee didn't reveal significant damage, and there is optimism that he could be available for the Texans' regular-season opener against the Rams on Sept. 7, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field during Thursday's practice after suffering a knee injury. Tests did not reveal any ACL damage, and it appears the 2019 fourth-rounder has avoided a serious injury. Gardner-Johnson will not play in any of the Texans' preseason games while he works on being fully healthy for Week 1. With Gardner-Johnson, Jimmie Ward (foot) and Jaylen Reed (leg) sidelined, M.J. Stewart and Russ Yeast will have an opportunity to work with the first-team defense at safety alongside Calen Bullock.
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Texans' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Still being evaluated
Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury during Thursday's practice, but it is believed that his ACL is not torn, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
There have been conflicting reports about the nature of Gardner-Johnson's injury, as it was originally stated that his ACL was torn. He'll undergo further evaluation to determine the exact nature of the damage, but he will likely be sidelined for an extensive period regardless of the exact diagnosis.
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Texans' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Carted off field
Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field with a right leg injury in practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Gardner-Johnson was injured while tackling wide receiver John Metchie. The severity of the injury is unknown, but the 27-year-old is undergoing an MRI to learn more. The seventh-year pro was traded to Houston in March and was expected to start at free safety.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 208 lbs |
| Birthplace: Cocoa, FL |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Florida |
| Experience: 7 |