Why Ravens released C.J. Gardner-Johnson 7 days after signing him

Billy Heyen

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This partnership didn't last very long.

The Baltimore Ravens signed Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, otherwise known as C.J., just seven days ago.

But on Tuesday, they released him, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Gardner-Johnson won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in February, but he'll again be looking for a new team.

He began this season with the Houston Texans but was released after just three games, and he didn't actually get into a game for the Ravens.

Maybe third time will be the charm for Gardner-Johnson as far as 2025 teams go.

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Why did the Ravens release C.J. Gardner-Johnson?

The Ravens and Gardner-Johnson parted ways mutually, according to Schefter.

His agent, Kevin Conner, told Schefter that they and Ravens officials reached "an amicable mutual decision."

“After the Ravens traded for a safety, we were looking for a clearer path to play,” Conner added to Schefter.

The Ravens traded for Alohi Gilman last week, not long after signing Gardner-Johnson.

The 27-year old Gardner-Johnson has 18 career interceptions and is an intense competitor. He won't add to that with the Ravens, but he may get another chance somewhere soon.

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Billy Heyen

Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News. Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle