Another Super Bowl 2025 champion with the Eagles is on the move.
Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been traded to the Texans for former first-round guard Kenyon Green, NFL Network reported Tuesday.
Philadelphia will also receive a 2026 fifth-round pick as part of the package, while Houston obtains Gardner-Johnson and a 2026 sixth-rounder.
Gardner-Johnson had been on his second tour with the Eagles after signing a three-year, $27 million deal with the team last March. He previously played in Philadelphia in 2022.
The Eagles traded C.J. Gardner Johnson to the Texans. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The 27-year-old safety won his first Super Bowl with the Birds in February when they downed the Chiefs, 40-22.
Gardner-Johnson was at the center of controversy following the championship contest when he posted a vulgar message aimed at Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his personal life.
He doubled down on his message during the Eagles’ Super Bowl parade, wearing a hoodie that read: “Swifties can LIX my balls.”
Although the Eagles retained star linebacker Zack Baun on a three-year, $51 million deal, their defense will look different in 2025.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson posted a lewd message to Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce following the team’s loss to Philadelphia in Super Bowl 2025. Instagram
C.J. Gardner Johnson celebrating Eagles’ Super Bowl win. REUTERS
In addition to Gardner-Johnson’s departure, linebacker Josh Sweat is headed to Arizona after agreeing to a four-year deal worth $76.4 million with the Cardinals on Monday.
The Eagles also released secondary veterans Darius Slay and James Bradberry.
On the other side of the ball, Philadelphia added a new backup quarterback on Monday.
They added Dorian Thompson-Robinson in a trade with the Browns for former first-round pick Kenny Pickett.
Kenyon Green at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. USA TODAY Sports
Pickett served as Jalen Hurts’ backup last season after beginning his career in Pittsburgh in 2022. He was traded to Philadelphia last offseason.
The Eagles received a 2025 fifth-round pick in Monday’s quarterback deal.