C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s fall from Super Bowl continues as he’s dumped by second team this season

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It’s been a rough season for C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

The safety was released by the Ravens on Tuesday, marking the second time he has been cut this season already.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the split was “an amicable mutual decision,” according to Gardner-Johnson’s agent, Kevin Conner.

It comes after the Ravens, who are off to a shocking 1-5 start and headed into their bye week, traded for another safety, Alohi Gilman, in a deal with the Chargers last week.

Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (23) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. CJ Gardner-Johnson during Texans training camp. Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

“After the Ravens traded for a safety, we were looking for a clearer path to play,” Conner told ESPN.

The 27-year-old Gardner-Johnson was released by the Texans earlier this season after the Eagles traded him to Houston in the offseason.

The Texans’ decision came “after friction behind the scenes with [Gardner-Johnson] complaining about his role, wanting to blitz more … and even communicating that he wanted to be traded,” according to KPRC beat writer Aaron Wilson.

It is unclear if there’s a particular team that already has interest in Gardner-Johnson, who did not suit up for any games for Baltimore.

Gardner-Johnson had 11 tackles in three games for the Texans before they moved on from him.

The Florida native has had a number of controversies both on and off the field. He was ejected from a game last season against the Commanders for two unsportsmanlike penalties before flipping off the Washington crowd on his way off the field.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts while playing the Washington Commanders during the first quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. CJ Gardner Johnson won a Super Bowl with the Eagles last season. Getty Images

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He also trolled Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift after the Eagles beat the Chiefs in the Super Bowl last season. Gardner-Johnson posted a meme that said the tight end “Should’ve stayed w that thick s****,” in reference to Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole.

That would likely eliminate the Chiefs from pursuing Gardner-Johnson, but he and his agent are banking one of the other 29 teams that he hasn’t already played for this season from reaching out.

Gardner-Johnson has also played for the Saints and Lions during his seven-year career.

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