It’s been a tough season for CJ Gardner-Johnson.
The safety was released by the Ravens on Tuesday, already marking the second time he has been cut this season.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the split was “an amicable, mutual decision,” according to Gardner-Johnson’s agent, Kevin Conner.
This comes after the Ravens, who are off to a shocking 1-5 start and heading into their bye week, traded for fellow safety Alohi Gilman in a deal with the Chargers last week.
“After the Ravens traded for a safety, we were looking for a clearer path to play,” Conner told ESPN.
Gardner-Johnson, 27, was released by the Texans earlier this season after the Eagles traded him to Houston in the offseason.
The Texans’ decision came “after friction behind the scenes with (Gardner-Johnson) complaining about his role, wanting to blitz more … and even communicating that he wanted to be traded,” according to KPRC writer Aaron Wilson.
It’s unclear if there is a specific team already interested in Gardner-Johnson, who hasn’t appeared in a single game for Baltimore.
Gardner-Johnson had 11 tackles in three games for the Texans before calling it quits.
The Florida native has experienced numerous controversies on and off the field. He was ejected from a game last season against the Commanders for two unsportsmanlike penalties before running over the Washington crowd as he left the field.
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He also trolled Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift after the Eagles beat the Chiefs in the Super Bowl last season. Gardner-Johnson posted a meme that said the tight end “should have stayed with that fat piece of shit,” referring to Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole.
That would likely prevent the Chiefs from pursuing Gardner-Johnson, but he and his agent are counting on one of the 29 other teams he has yet to play for this season.
Gardner-Johnson also played for the Saints and Lions during his seven-year career.
