This was a completely unexpected move from the Houston Texans. They cut ties with C.J. Gardner-Johnson, one of the league’s best and most competitive safeties. The decision comes after three straight losses and a poor start to the season.

Fans thought Gardner-Johnson would be the leading player in the secondary. Instead, he lasted only three games.

He played nearly every defensive snap and racked up 15 tackles, but the issues behind the scenes proved too much. The Texans needed clarity and chose to move on, Ian Rapoport first shared the news. It adds to the list of problems for a team already missing playmakers, dealing with injuries, including star running back Joe Mixon.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Problems From The Start

Gardner-Johnson arrived in Houston in March after a trade with Philad

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