Texans get positive update after star CJ Gardner-Johnson's injury scare: report

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Houston Texans safety CJ Gardner-Johnson was feared to have sustained a significant injury at Thursday's practice in West Virginia, but appears to have avoided the worst possible outcome, according to the latest update. 

Gardner-Johnson’s ACL is intact, but the team is conducting more testing to determine the extent of the injury, ESPN reported. 

The team is reportedly not concerned about Gardner-Johnson’s ACL.

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Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) greets safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (23) during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Houston.  (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Gardner-Johnson, 27, was injured as he tried to tackle wide receiver John Metchie in practice. Once the two made contact, Gardner-Johnson fell to the ground and was in pain. 

The safety could not put any pressure on his right leg, and medical staff eventually helped him to a cart. 

"It’s heartbreaking when you see a guy go down on the field like that and doesn’t get up quickly," head coach DeMeco Ryans said of the injury after practice. 

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Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (23) arrives for practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Friday, July 25, 2025, Houston.  (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

"I’m always nervous as a head coach anytime I see anybody hit the ground. It’s tough to watch. So, we’ll see — we’ll evaluate CJ, see where he is, but no update at this time."

Gardner-Johnson is entering his first season with the Texans after he