C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s Ravens chapter ends quickly after a mutual parting, tied to Baltimore’s push for a clearer path to playing time. He joined the practice squad after Houston cut him, while the Ravens added Alohi Gilman from the Chargers and traded Odafe Oweh, reshaping the safety room. Gardner-Johnson logged 15 tackles in three Texans games with no passes defended before his release, and he’ll chase a role that offers more on-field opportunities.

The move hints at a broader reshuffle in a league where depth safeties rotate through multiple teams. Fantasy managers should monitor where Gardner-Johnson lands next and which teams emerge with immediate opportunities in the secondary, as well as how Gilman’s arrival changes Ravens’ usage and how Houston’s defense responds to the evolving back end.