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Texans' C.J. Gardner-Johnson Injured, Teammates Show Support

8/7/2025

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Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson faced a troubling lower leg injury during Thursday's practice, leaving teammates visibly shaken as they knelt in support while he was carted away. Coach DeMeco Ryans voiced his worries about the secondary's depth, already strained without Jimmie Ward. Gardner-Johnson, a key player from the Eagles, shone last season with six interceptions.

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Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson faced a troubling lower leg injury during Thursday's practice, leaving teammates visibly shaken as they knelt in support while he was carted away. Coach DeMeco Ryans voiced his worries about the secondary's depth, already strained without Jimmie Ward. Gardner-Johnson, a key player from the Eagles, shone last season with six interceptions.