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4 days ago
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Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson did not tear ACL in right knee, as originally feared
Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was feared to have torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. However, subsequent reports followed up to say that Gardner-Johnson did not tear his ACL and will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, Gardner-Johnson was defending wide receiver John Metchie III during a scrimmage in West Virginia when the injury occurred. As he went to make a tackle, he went to the ground and clutched his leg. Texans players took a knee near Gardner-Johnson as silence took over the field. The NFL's interceptions leader in 2022 was unable to put weight on his leg as he was helped onto a cart to be taken to be evaluated. "It's heartbreaking when you see a guy go down on a field like that and doesn't get up quickly" Texans head coach Demeco Ryans said afterward. "I'm always nervous as a head coach anytime I see anybody hit the ground, it's tough to watch." Gardner-Johnson, 27, spent last season with the Philadelphia Eagles where he helped them win Super Bowl LIX. He had 59 tackles and six interceptions in 2024 and has picked off 13 passes over the past three seasons. After one season back with the Eagles, Gardner-Johnson was dealt in March to Houston in a trade that sent guard Kenyon Green to Philadelphia. The Texans had plans for him to replace Eric Murray in their secondary after Murray signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Gardner-Johnson began his NFL career with three seasons with the New Orleans Saints. He joined the Eagles 2022 before moving on to the Detroit Lions in 2023. After only three games with the Lions, he suffered a torn pectoral and missed the rest of the season. That offseason, he signed a three-year deal to return to Philadelphia.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers torn ACL in right knee, will miss 2025 NFL season
Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson will miss the 2025 NFL season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Thursday's practice. The seven-year veteran will undergo surgery to repair the injury, KPRC2's Aaron Wilson reports. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] According to Wilson, Gardner-Johnson was defending wide receiver John Metchie III during a scrimmage in West Virginia when the injury occurred. As he went to make a tackle he went to the ground and clutched his leg. Texans players took a knee near Gardner-Johnson as silence took over the field. The NFL's interceptions leader in 2022 was unable to put weight on his leg as he was helped onto a cart to be taken to be evaluated. "It's heartbreaking when you see a guy go down on a field like that and doesn't get up quickly" Texans head coach Demeco Ryans said afterward. "I'm always nervous as a head coach anytime I see anybody hit the ground, it's tough to watch." Gardner-Johnson, 27, spent last season with the Philadelphia Eagles where he helped them win Super Bowl LIX. He had 59 tackles and six interceptions in 2024 and has picked off 13 passes over the past three seasons. After one season back with the Eagles, Gardner-Johnson was dealt in March to Houston in a trade that sent guard Kenyon Green to Philadelphia. The Texans had plans for him to replace Eric Murray in their secondary after Murray signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Gardner-Johnson began his NFL career with three seasons with the New Orleans Saints. He joined the Eagles 2022 before moving on to the Detroit Lions in 2023. After only three games with the Lions, he suffered a torn pectoral and missed the rest of the season. That offseason, he signed a three-year deal to return to Philadelphia.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Texans S C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffers torn ACL in right knee, will miss 2025 NFL season
Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson will miss the 2025 NFL season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Thursday's practice. The seven-year veteran will undergo surgery to repair the injury, KPRC2's Aaron Wilson reports. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] According to Wilson, Gardner-Johnson was defending wide receiver John Metchie III during a scrimmage in West Virginia when the injury occurred. As he went to make a tackle he went to the ground and clutched his leg. Texans players took a knee near Gardner-Johnson as silence took over the field. The NFL's interceptions leader in 2022 was unable to put weight on his leg as he was helped onto a cart to be taken to be evaluated. "It's heartbreaking when you see a guy go down on a field like that and doesn't get up quickly" said Texans head coach Demeco Ryans afterwards. "I'm always nervous as a head coach anytime I see anybody hit the ground, it's tough to watch." Gardner-Johnson, 27, spent last season with the Philadelphia Eagles where he helped them win Super Bowl LIX. He had 59 tackles and six interceptions in 2024 and has picked off 13 passes over the past three seasons. After one season back with the Eagles, Gardner-Johnson was dealt in March to Houston in a trade that sent guard Kenyon Green to Philadelphia. The Texans had plans for him to replace Eric Murray in their secondary after Murray signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Gardner-Johnson began his NFL career with three seasons with the New Orleans Saints. He joined the Eagles 2022 before moving on to the Detroit Lions in 2023. After only three games with the Lions, he suffered a torn pectoral and missed the rest of the season. That off-season, he signed a three-year deal to return to Philadelphia.
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texans coach Demeco Ryans confirms joint practices in Detroit with the Lions this summer
Texans coach Demeco Ryans confirms joint practices in Detroit with the Lions this summer The joint practice calendar for the Detroit Lions now appears full for the training camp of 2025. While neither opponent is confirmed for joint practices, the Lions are widely expected to host the Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans for sessions ahead of the preseason matchups with each team. The Dolphins confirmed their joint practice schedule earlier this week. On Wednesday, Texans head coach Demeco Ryans indicated that Houston plans to have joint practices ahead of the preseason finale for both teams, which takes place in Detroit on August 23rd. "We know what the Lions are about," Ryans told the Houston media. "Coach Campbell and his energy, his spirit as a head coach, it's just second to none." NFL rules limit the number of joint practices to four per team per offseason. There is no confirmation yet on the exact scheduling from the Lions, but both sets of practices would be in Allen Park ahead of the home exhibition games.
