CJ Gardner-Johnson shares appreciation for Eagles amid reported trade to Texans: 'I love you Philly'

The Philadelphia Eagles are fresh off of winning Super Bowl LIX, and are bringing back All-Pro Zach Baun. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask if the Eagles are far and away the best team in the NFC.

The turnover of the Philadelphia Eagles defense continued on Tuesday when C.J. Gardner-Johnson's name was linked to trade reports.

The defensive back was traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Kenyon Green, according to multiple reports. The trade package will also send a 2026 fifth-round draft pick to the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles. In addition to Gardner-Johnson, Houston will acquire a future sixth-round pick.

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The turnover of the Philadelphia Eagles defense continued on Tuesday when C.J. Gardner-Johnson's name was linked to trade reports. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

The 2024 season marked Gardner-Johnson's second stint with the Eagles after initially playing with Philadelphia in 2022. He departed after that season and spent the 2023 campaign with the Detroit Lions.

Gardner-Johnson rejoined the Eagles last year and signed a three-year deal with the team. 

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He was a key part of the Eagles' vaunted defense this past year and finished the regular season with six interceptions. Gardner-Johnson also recorded six interceptions with the Eagles two seasons ago. 

Despite the likelihood of him wearing a different uniform next season, Gardner-Johnson suggested the Eagles and the city of Philadelphia will continue to hold a special place in his heart.

"I love you Philly, we forever champions," he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Gardner-Johnson's relationship with the