The Baltimore Ravens are signing well-traveled veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to their practice squad, according to multiple media reports on Tuesday.
Gardner-Johnson, who won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles last season, had been traded to Houston in March and was released by the Texans after three games on Sept. 23.
Houston’s KPRC 2 reported at the time that there was “friction” in the locker room that involved his criticism of teammates, complaints about his role and a trade request.
The Ravens (1-4) are dealing with injuries to the secondary, including safety Kyle Hamilton (groin) and cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey (calf) and Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring).
Gardner-Johnson, 27, recorded 15 tackles and one quarterback hit during the Texans’ 0-3 start.
Houston acquired Gardner-Johnson from Philadelphia on March 11 in exchange for offensive lineman Kenyon Green and a 2026 draft pick swap.
Gardner-Johnson has 18 interceptions, 51 passes defended, four sacks and 319 tackles in 77 career regular-season games (64 starts) with the New Orleans Saints (2019-21), Eagles (2022, 2024), Detroit Lions (2023) and Texans.
He also has 51 tackles and one interception in 13 playoff games (10 starts), including all four last postseason with Philadelphia.
New Orleans selected Gardner-Johnson in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
