It’s rare to see Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman come out on the losing end of a trade. When it does happen, it tends to shock many around the league.
The Eagles traded star safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans in exchange for former first-round guard Kenyon Green and a late-round pick swap. The move was unexpected, especially considering Philadelphia’s push to remain a Super Bowl contender. Trading away a key emotional leader of the defense caught many by surprise.
“You’ve been more than a city to me – you’ve been a home,” Gardner-Johnson said. “From the moment I stepped onto Lincoln Financial, I knew I’d found a place where passion isn’t just celebrated; it’s demanded. And I gave everything—every snap, every hit, every ounce in my bones.”
“This decision wasn’t mine, but I walk away proud of what we built together,” Gardner-Johnson said. “Becoming a two-time NFC champion and a Super Bowl champion, the forced fumbles, the game-sealing interceptions—those moments belong to us. You taught me that greatness isn’t just about highlights; it’s about fighting back, harder and fiercer, just like this city does every day.”
Trading Gardner-Johnson was surprising on its own, but moving him for a player like Kenyon Green—who has struggled with injuries and inconsistent play—made the deal even more unexpected.
Green has yet to post a Pro Football Focus grade above the league average of 50 in his career. Last season, he earned a 39.8 grade—one of the lowest among all players in the league.
Things could certainly turn around for Green under Jeff Stoutland in Philadelphia. If the Eagles can unlock his potential and develop him into a reliable starter, it would go a long way in maintaining their success along the offensive line.
However, it remains a significant question mark for the Eagles to navigate.
