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The joy of winning the Super Bowl had barely dissipated when Cj Gardner-Johnson learned his job with the Texans de Houston. Even now, the former defensive star of Philadelphia Eagles is still shocked by the steep decision.
Gardner-Johnson was a key element of The best classified defense of Eagles Last season, but on March 11, he was exchanged in the Texans in exchange for goalkeeper Kenyon Green and an exchange of late recovery choice.
Philadelphia Eagles Safety Cj Gardner-Johnson trains before the Super Bowl Lix against the Chiefs of Kansas City in New Orleans, February 9, 2025. (Kirby Lee-Imagn images)
“To be honest with you, I’m still shocked, but I’m happy,” said Gardner-Johnson about trade on Tuesday, via nfl.com
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“New, new start, meet new guys. I think the most important thing I have noticed is that this team is very young. So being one of the oldest guys in the room, you have to realize that we are here for business, here to have fun, but we are also here to win football. So, being around these guys, I have someone’s idea and how to go here.”
Gardner-Johnson recorded six interceptions in his second pass with the Eagles. He previously played Philadelphia in 2022, before returning in 2024 for a three -year contract. He became the team’s departure security and recorded three plated in the victory of the Eagles 40-22 on the Chiefs of Kansas City In the Super Bowl Lix.
Philadelphia Eagles Safety Cj Gardner-Johnson famous after winning the Super Bowl Lix in Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025. (Images Geoff Burke-Imagn)
The star of the Eagles CJ Gardner-Johnson transmits a raw message to fans of Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl Parade
Despite his surprise, Gardner-Johnson said that the last decision of his career in the NFL was to his advantage.
“I think it was a great decision for me. I think it allowed me not to become too comfortable,” he said.
“People have to understand that I was comfortable where I was. It was easy. When I say easy, it was resources I could easily access, people I could just talk to. I think that moving here, being the older guy, I have to grow up. It is a funny declaration, but to grow and teach guys, it’s more than football.
The wide receiver of the Falcons of Atlanta Darnell Mooney heads for a touch after the safety of the Eagles CJ Gardner-Johnson in Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, on September 16, 2024. (Images Bill Streicher-Imagn)
For the Eagles, the decision to pass from Gardner-Johnson seemed strictly financial.
“Each dollar you spend is a dollar less than you can spend on some of these young players you may want to keep,” said Managing Director Howie Roseman last month at the annual NFL League meeting, via NBC Philadelphia Sports. “Going out before us was important to us. And again, difficult decisions. Not asking anyone to agree with them, but that is part of our work.”
