The Philadelphia Eagles traded C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans this offseason, citing financial reasons. The defensive back believes there's another reason he's no longer in Philly.

In March, the Eagles traded Gardner-Johnson and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick to the Texans in exchange for guard Kenyon Green and a 2025 fifth-round draft pick. Last month, Gardner-Johnson said he felt highly disrespected by the trade but understood the business aspect of the decision.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson said he "retracts" the comments he made about the Philadelphia Eagles after he was traded to the Houston Texans this offseason, when he said the team "probably won't see a ring without me.