The Houston Texans suffered a massive blow via CJ Gardner-Johnson . The prized NFL Free Agency addition left Texans practice Thursday with a devastating injury . Signs originally pointed to the new safety missing the entire 2025 season.

However, the AFC South franchise and incoming defender received a huge break. NFL Network insider delivered a pivotal update involving his health.

“Safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson, who was carted off in practice today, did not tear his ACL, sources say,” Rapoport shared on X (formerly Twitter).

There's still a hurdle to clear. But Rapoport added where the tests have currently gone.

“He’s undergoing more tests, but initials tests have provided good news,” Rapoport added.

Gardner-Johnson surfaced as the biggest injury out of Houston. Plus for the en

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