C.J. Gardner-Johnson is going back to college. Well, he's just going back to his college number. The newly acquired Houston Texans safety announced Saturday morning that he'd be switching from No. 8 over to No.

The Eagles are getting back guard Kenyon Green, Houston's first-round pick in 2022 who started nine of 12 games last season. In addition, the Eagles are sending Houston a sixth-round pick in 2026 and getting back the Texans' fifth-round pick in 2026.

The Philadelphia Eagles said goodbye to another piece of their Super Bowl-winning defense on Tuesday, agreeing to send safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans in a surprise trade for former first-round draft pick Kenyon Green.

Gardner-Johnson was at the center of controversy following the championship contest when he posted a vulgar message aimed at Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his personal life.

Gardner-Johnson is making the move back south in exchange for offensive lineman Kenyon Green. In 2024, the safety snagged six interceptions for a total of 116 returned yards and a touchdown. He also deflected 12 passes and forced a fumble. He finished the season with 59 tackles, including 35 solo, and two tackles for a loss.

The Philadelphia Eagles are trading safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans for guard Kenyon Green and a swap of draft picks, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

CJ Gardner Johnson thought Howie Roseman and the Eagles were joking about trading him to the Texans, saying he thought it was 'April Fools'

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Houston Texans for guard Kenyon Green and a 2026 fifth-rounder, according to a league source.

The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles appears to have another hole to fill on their defense. According to multiple reports C.J. Gardner-Johnson is being traded to the Texans.