Ex-Eagles star CJ Gardner-Johnson ‘still shocked’ by trade decision after Super Bowl LIX victory
The joy of winning the Super Bowl had hardly worn off when C.J. Gardner-Johnson learned of his trade to the Houston Texans. Even now, the former Philadelphia Eagles defensive star is still shocked by the abrupt decision.
Gardner-Johnson was a key component in the Eagles’ top-ranked defense last season, but on March 11, he was traded to the Texans in exchange for guard Kenyon Green and a swap of late-round draft picks.
"To be honest with you, I'm still shocked, but I'm happy," Gardner-Johnson said of the trade on Tuesday...