Texans' CJ Gardner-Johnson Stunner Could Help Saints
The New Orleans Saints have a need at safety after losing Julian Blackmon likely for the rest of the 2025 National Football League season.
Blackmon tore his labrum after playing just one game for New Orleans this season. The Saints need to find a replacement and a high-level player is out there for the taking right now with experience in New Orleans. That is CJ Gardner-Johnson.
He won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles last year and then was traded to the Houston Texans. He started the first three games of the season for Houston but was shockingly released on Tuesday, as shared by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
"Sources: The Texans are releasing S C. J. Gardner-Johnson. A surprise," Rapoport said.
ESPN's Adam Schefter also shared the news.
The New Orleans Saints should reunite with CJ Gardner-Johnson
Gardner-Johnson is a very talented player. He's a seven-year NFL veteran and has spent time with the Saints, Eagles, Detroit Lions, and Texans. The Saints have a clear need at safety with Blackmon out for the season. Because of this, the Saints should go out and get Gardner-Johnson as fast as possible.
There's a real argument that the secondary has been the Saints' biggest weakness so far this season. It doesn't help that Blackmon went down. Gardner-Johnson was drafted by the Saints in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent the first three seasons of his career with the Saints before heading to the Eagles before the 2022 season.
Last year, he won a Super Bowl with Kellen Moore. Moore now is the head coach of the Saints and there's clearly a need. New Orleans has just over $8 million in cap space right now, per Over The Cap.
In three games this season, Gardner-Johnson had 15 total tackles, one quarterback hit, and hasn't allowed a touchdown in coverage yet. He allowed eight catches on 12 targets for 99 yards in his three games with the Texans. He's out there for the taking and the Saints should take advantage.
Buffalo Bills Star Wide Receiver Keon Coleman Addresses Engagement Backlash: “I Don’t See Color”
Buffalo — In the wake of his high-profile engagement to longtime girlfriend, model and social media influencer
Speaking candidly during a rare press conference at the Bills’ training facility, Coleman addressed the backlash head-on.
“I’ve seen the posts. I’ve read the comments. But here’s the truth: I don’t see color,” Coleman said, his voice calm but resolute. “Lila has been by my side through everything — the good, the bad, and the challenging moments. My love for her isn’t about race, it’s about the bond we share, the trust, and the life we’re building together.”
The wide receiver’s engagement, which was announced earlier this month with a stunning ring and a heartfelt social media post, quickly went viral. Fans celebrated, but some critics questioned the relationship dynamics, sparking a wave of debates across platforms. The discussion soon extended beyond sports and celebrity circles, touching on broader cultural conversations about relationships, public image, and personal freedom.
Coleman, known for his focus and leadership both on and off the field, made it clear that he won’t let social media drama overshadow his personal life.
“People will always have opinions. That’s fine,” Coleman continued. “But I know who I am, I know what I value, and I know the woman I’m marrying. Nothing else matters.”
Lila Brooks Speaks Out in Support of Their Relationship
Lila Brooks also spoke briefly during the press conference, emphasizing the couple’s shared commitment and support for one another. “Keon and I have built something real, something lasting. Social media doesn’t define our love — we do,” she said.
Fans have since rallied around the couple, flooding Coleman’s posts with messages of support and admiration. Hashtags like #KeonAndLila, #TrueLoveInBuffalo, and #NoHateJustLove quickly began trending nationwide.
As Coleman prepares for the upcoming NFL season, it’s clear that he won’t let personal attacks derail his focus. The wide receiver’s statement has not only addressed the backlash but also cemented his stance as a leader who speaks with honesty, integrity, and heart — both on and off the field.
One thing is certain: Keon Coleman’s love life just became as talked-about as his game-day performances, and he’s proving that some battles are fought with courage and conviction, not with controversy.
