Texans Acquire C.J. Gardner-Johnson in Trade, Send Kenyon Green to Eagles/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The Philadelphia Eagles have traded safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Houston Texans in exchange for guard Kenyon Green and a 2026 fifth-round pick. Gardner-Johnson, who helped lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl win, joins a revamped Texans secondary alongside Jimmie Ward and Jalen Pitre. Meanwhile, Green, a former first-round pick, provides depth to the Eagles’ offensive line amid uncertainty over Mekhi Becton’s future. The trade comes as Houston prepares to send LT Laremy Tunsil to Washington, while Philadelphia has also agreed to trade QB Kenny Pickett to Cleveland.
Eagles-Texans Trade: Quick Looks
- Philadelphia Eagles trade safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Houston Texans.
- Texans send guard Kenyon Green and a 2026 fifth-round pick to Philadelphia.
- Gardner-Johnson returns to the AFC South, strengthening Houston’s secondary alongside Jimmie Ward and Jalen Pitre.
- Green, a former first-round pick, adds depth to the Eagles’ offensive line, which could lose right guard Mekhi Becton.
- Houston is also set to trade LT Laremy Tunsil to Washington, while Philadelphia has agreed to send QB Kenny Pickett to the Browns.
Deep Look: Eagles Send C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Texans, Bolster O-Line with Kenyon Green
Gardner-Johnson’s Eagles Stint Ends—Again
C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s time in Philadelphia is officially over—again. The Eagles have agreed to trade the veteran safety to the Texans, marking the second time his tenure with the team has lasted just one season.
Gardner-Johnson returned to the Eagles last year on a three-year deal after spending 2023 in Detroit. In his most recent season with Philadelphia, he recorded:
- 59 tackles
- 6 interceptions
- 1 forced fumble
- 14 tackles in the postseason, helping secure a Super Bowl victory
Houston is eager to strengthen its secondary, and Gardner-Johnson will now join Jimmie Ward and Jalen Pitre in a revamped defensive backfield for head coach DeMeco Ryans.
Eagles Land Former First-Round Pick Kenyon Green
In exchange, Philadelphia receives offensive guard Kenyon Green, a former 15th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Green missed the entire 2023 season due to a shoulder injury but returned in 2024 to start the first nine games before landing on injured reserve. After returning in December, he remained a backup for the Texans.
With Mekhi Becton still unsigned, the Eagles needed depth on the interior offensive line. Green will now compete with Tyler Steen for playing time in Philadelphia’s trenches.
More Moves on the Horizon for Texans and Eagles
The Texans are also set to trade left tackle Laremy Tunsil to Washington, signaling a potential major overhaul of their offensive line. Meanwhile, the Eagles have already agreed to send quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Cleveland Browns, further reshaping their roster.
With NFL free agency and the new league year approaching, both teams appear far from done making moves.
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