After only three games into the 2025 NFL season, the Houston Texans have released veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson in a surprise move. The decision to cut the DB comes barely a year after he signed a three-year contract with the team to bolster their secondary, but, given his experience, versatility, and leadership in the locker room, the move has stunned fans and analysts alike. Reports suggest that Gardner-Johnson was released partly because of mediocre play and partly because of issues within the building in Houston. Though he had been viewed as a key part of the defensive backfield, his snap count had fluctuated during the first three weeks. Clearly, it's more important to DeMeco Ryans and the Texans' front office staff to develop their younger guys in the secondary than it is to

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