C.J. Gardner-johnson Shares Shocking Details Behind Texans Exit

WHO:

Heavy NFL - C.J. Gardner-Johnson is now with the Buffalo Bills.

NY Post - C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles

Pro Football Network - C.J. Gardner-Johnson

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Gardner-Johnson has played for seven teams in the last three and a half years and four teams in the last year and a half.

Heavy NFL - In an anonymous player poll conducted by The Athletic, Gardner-Johnson was voted the league's most annoying player.

NY Post - The Texans acquired C.J. Gardner-Johnson in a trade with the Eagles.

NY Post - Gardner-Johnson was cut by the Texans after just three games.

Pro Football Network - Gardner-Johnson revealed details about a spat that led to his exit from the Texans.

WHERE:

NY Post - Houston, Texas

NY Post - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

WHEN:

NY Post - The trade occurred in March 2025.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - Gardner-Johnson stated that he was called a "B-Word," which contributed to his departure from the Texans.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - Gardner-Johnson is pushing back against the label of being "annoying," which he describes as a "lie."

NY Post - Gardner-Johnson's tenure with the Texans was described as short-lived due to internal conflicts.

(UPDATED June 28, 2026 01:36 UTC)

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has officially joined the Buffalo Bills, marking his eighth team in just over three years. Recently, an anonymous player poll by The Athletic named him the league's most annoying player, a title he is now pushing back against, calling it a "lie." Gardner-Johnson has played for four different teams in the last year and a half alone, showcasing his dynamic presence in the NFL.

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(UPDATED June 27, 2026 23:19 UTC)

In a surprising turn of events, the Houston Texans have traded for C.J. Gardner-Johnson from the Philadelphia Eagles, but his time with the team was short-lived, lasting just three games before he was cut. Gardner-Johnson has since revealed that internal conflicts, including being called a "B-Word," played a significant role in his departure from the Texans. This trade took place in March 2025, highlighting the challenges of team dynamics in professional football.