Ravens sign C.J. Gardner-Johnson to practice squad

The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to their practice squad on Tuesday, roughly two weeks after he was released by the Houston Texans, the player's agent Kevin Conner said. The move gives Baltimore experienced secondary depth as the team copes with multiple injuries and a 1-4 start to the season, and it carries little financial risk because Gardner-Johnson remains owed a fully guaranteed 2025 salary by the Texans, Conner said.

Gardner-Johnson started the season in Houston after being acquired in the offseason from the Philadelphia Eagles. He appeared in three games for the Texans, registering 15 tackles, before the team released him. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans addressed the decision at the time, saying, "Its my decision to move on. I know whats best for my team. I am not going to go into all the details of it." Ryans added that the move was made in the team's best interest.

The Ravens have struggled defensively through five games, allowing more points than any other team, and have faced notable personnel losses. Starting safety Kyle Hamilton is listed as questionable with an injury and has missed recent action. Quarterback Lamar Jackson is...