The NFL knows that injuries are apart of the game. They happen each and every year, however, it doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. Today, it was announced that another star has been lost for a long time.
“He’s Done For A Long Time” NFL Sees 27-Year-Old Super Bowl Champion Suffer Career-Altering Injury
Oct 8, 2023; London United Kingdom, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell attends an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2023; London United Kingdom, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell attends an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Following a knee injury during practice Thursday, Texans safety CJ Gardner-Johnson avoided the worst-case scenario:
After it was initially reported by KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson that Gardner-Johnson suffered a torn ACL and would miss the season after surgery, new reports indicate that the ligament is intact. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport was first to report the positive update, which has been confirmed by others including Wilson.
The safety, who is entering his first season with the Texans after being traded from the Super Bowl-winning Eagles, was injured during Thursday’s practice. He was unable to move his lower right leg after attempting a tackle and falling to the ground. He was carted off the field after he failed to put pressure on his right leg.
Jul 23, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (23) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Jul 23, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (23) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Gardner-Johnson tied for the league’s most interceptions last season with six for the Eagles. He played in 16 games last season and totaled 59 tackles and one forced fumble.
With Gardner-Johnson out for the time being, safeties M.J. Stewart and Russ Yeast will likely step into the role. Gardner-Johnson was expected to start at free safety.
Oct 30, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; General view of the National Football League shield logo on the 25 yard line after the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Las Vegas Raiders at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Oct 30, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; General view of the National Football League shield logo on the 25 yard line after the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Las Vegas Raiders at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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