Obsessed: CJ Gardner-Johnson responds to Eagles claim of trading him for ‘salary cap reasons’

We are now three months removed from C.J. Gardner-Johnson being traded to Houston, and he still isn’t over it.

While addressing reporters on Tuesday, Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was asked about the trade. Fangio appeared to be on board:

Vic Fangio on the CJGJ trade:

“That was a salary cap type thing. I was fine with it.”#Eagles

— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) June 3, 2025

Gardner-Johnson must’ve seen his response as he took to Instagram today and shared his thoughts:

Despite winning a Super Bowl, there were clearly some fractured relationships last year that led to Howie Roseman’s decision to move him.

Gardner-Johnson is a great player on the field, but has always been a handful to deal with off the field. The Eagles likely wanted to get ahead of a potential headache and get younger at the position.

Business is business.

Breaking: The Texans are acquiring safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Eagles in exchange for Kenyon Green and a 2026 fifth-round pick, sources tell @AdamSchefter and @Djbienaime.

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