The Texans have a new safety! Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.
According to multiple reports, the Houston Texans are trading guard Kenyon Green and a 5th round pick (2026)to the Eagles for safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and a 6th round pick (2026).
Green struggled with poor play and injuries since being drafted by the Texans in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He is a free agent after the 2025 season and will carrying a cap hit of $2,880,464.
Gardner-Johnson (age 27) has two-years remaining on his deal for $19.1 million total ($8.5M 2025, $11.5M 2026), per Aaron Wilson. Texans Cap is reporting that Gardner-Johnson's initial salary cap charge will be $3.736 million.
The newly acquired Texan recorded 6 interceptions last season with 1 defensive touchdown for the Super Bowl champion Eagles.
The Texans currently have Jalen Pitre (recovering from torn pec injury, FA in 2026), Jimmie Ward (recovering from foot injury), Calen Bullock, and now Gardner-Johnson at the safety and/or nickel corner position.
Texans GM Nick Caserio is making waves this offseason!
ESPN Houston's Del Olaleye weighs in on the move in the video above.
In a move that sent shockwaves through the NBA, the Houston Rockets have pulled off a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, acquiring the superstar forward from the Phoenix Suns. The deal comes at a steep price—Houston parts ways with Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-rounders.
In this episode, we react to the stunning trade and break down what it means for the Rockets’ future. Is parting with Green and Brooks too much, or a necessary step toward contention? We examine the risks tied to Durant’s age and injury history, and what losing a defensive anchor like Brooks means for a young, evolving roster.
We also dive into what KD brings to the table—his scoring ability, his contract situation, and whether he can truly be "the guy" on a team that’s looking to take the next step. And if he can’t stay healthy come playoff time… was the gamble even worth it?
The Rockets just pushed all their chips in. The question now: did they bet on the right hand?
Be sure to watch the video below as ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein share their thoughts on the newest addition to the Rockets.
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