The Philadelphia Eagles are the current Super Bowl champions. Nevertheless, a former teammate of Jalen Hurts is furious with the team after being traded following that remarkable victory.
Step by step, the Eagles have managed to build one of the most solid rosters in the NFL. The NFC East club boasts a powerful offense and a reliable defense that has played a key role in their recent success.
In their Super Bowl LIX win, the defense was crucial in stopping Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. However, just weeks after that triumph, the team decided to part ways with C.J. Gardner-Johnson—and he’s clearly unhappy with how things ended.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson blasts the Eagles over trade to Texans
The Eagles completely shut down Patrick Mahomes’ offense in Super Bowl LIX. Few expected their defense to be so dominant against one of the most explosive units in the NFL.
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One of the key players in Philadelphia’s defensive masterclass was C.J. Gardner-Johnson. The safety was seen as a cornerstone of the unit and was expected to remain a key figure for years to come.
However, things took a different turn. A few weeks after their Super Bowl win, the Eagles began entertaining trade offers for Gardner-Johnson. Eventually, they accepted a deal from the Houston Texans.
While Gardner-Johnson expressed gratitude to Houston for giving him a fresh opportunity, he made it clear he was not happy with the Eagles. He’s since fired back at his former team, claiming they couldn’t handle his competitiveness.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after beating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
“Scared of a competitor,” Gardner-Johnson said on The Pivot podcast when asked why he believes the Eagles traded him. “Simple as that.”
Why did the Eagles trade C.J. Gardner-Johnson?
The Eagles traded C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Texans in exchange for Kenyon Green and a fifth-round pick. The move surprised many, as he was considered a core part of their defense.
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According to reports, the decision may have been influenced by concerns about Gardner-Johnson’s attitude. The Eagles reportedly weren’t comfortable keeping a player they feared could disrupt the locker room.
