Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (8) celebrates after a big hit during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit) APFormer Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was released by the Houston Texans on Monday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Philadelphia made safety Drew Mukuba a second-round pick in the 2025 draft, and it has Sydney Brown, 25, in the rotation as well. During his first stint with the Eagles, Gardner-Johnson finished with six interceptions, and in his second stint in 2024, Gardner-Johnson snagged six interceptions and amassed 59 tackles.