After Clearing Stance on Texans Trade, SB Winner C. J. Gardner-Johnson Sends Strong Message to Nick Sirianni’s Eagles

Heartbreaking! After recording six interceptions in the regular season and three tackles in the Super Bowl, veteran player C. J. Gardner-Johnson was compelled to leave the Philadelphia Eagles in pain. And the impact of this has been really tough and heartbreaking for the 27-year-old.

We all know that the Eagles shipped Super Bowl champ C. J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans. In exchange, they got beleaguered guard Kenyon Green and a 2026 6th-round pick. Although the Florida native has landed his new home with a future $8.5 million this year and a $9 million cap hit (both absorbed by Texans), his interest still lies with his former team. That’s the reason why he took a drastic step in the social media world, before sending off a strong message to coach Nick Sirianni and others in Philly.

According to NFL insider Dov Kleiman on X, “Former Eagles star safety CJ Gardner-Johnson (said something) on being traded from Philadelphia: “People showed me their true colors when I got traded.” CJ has been staying offline as a result of this (heartbreaking and sad emojis).”

“I thought it was April Fools”

CJ Gardner Johnson thought Howie Roseman and the Eagles were joking about trading him. CJ says there is no bad blood. He says it was explained to him the Eagles had to pay their younger players like Jalen Carter, Reed Blankenship, Zack Baun

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— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) March 11, 2025

No doubt, C. J. Gardner-Johnsonn gave Philly everything – heart, hustle, grit! Helped them bring home a Super Bowl with his impressive 3 tackles in the game at Caesars Superdome. However, his Super Bowl win is also seen as a controversial night. Why? Well, it’s because he was in the news for some objectionable comments. That time, he took to social media to poke fun at Travis Kelce about suggesting to him that he “Should’ve Stayed with that thick s—,” on his previous relationship with Kayla Nicole.

Nevertheless, on March 11, his Super Bowl winning excitement faded. Out of nowhere, C. J. Gardner-Johnson got traded to Houston. It was indeed a surprising update for him.

Then, weeks went by, and C. J. Gardner-Johnson just stayed quiet. No interviews. No social posts. Just silence. But now he has broken his silence to call out Nick Sirianni and the entire organization. On Monday, on his IG story, he let it all out. After saying his “true color” stance, the athlete admitted the reason for him staying away from social media – “That’s why you ain’t heard or seen from me.” We could feel it. The disappointment and disbelief, which even let him think the Eagles are joking at first.

C. J. Gardner-Johnson thought Eagles are making him April fool?

Sometimes the game’s not just football. It’s personal. And for C. J. Gardner-Johnson, this one clearly hit deep. During a live stream in March, just after his trade news broke out, the 27YO said that he “thought it was April Fools,” when GM Howie Roseman called to inform him of the deal. He couldn’t believe it, but later admitted that “It was no bad blood.”

In addition, C. J. Gardner-Johnson also revealed the reason behind the trade. He expressed, via reporter John Clark, “it was explained to him the Eagles had to pay their younger players like Jalen Carter, Reed Blankenship, Zack Baun.” So, of course no bad blood for them. But it seems as the days have passed, the realization of not being in the Eagles anymore has hit him hard. That’s the reason why he is feeling heartbroken and pointing out to the people for showing their true colors.

Well, that’s the NFL for you. Its decisions break many hearts but also give an opportunity to shine wearing another team’s jersey. So, Gardner-Johnson, it’s time for you to cope with the situation and move on!

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