The Houston Texans got a scare when C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field during practice with an apparent leg injury, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC Houston. The veteran safety was in visible pain after colliding with receiver John Metchie III and initially couldn’t put weight on his right leg. Early fears of a severe knee issue sparked concern across Houston’s fanbase, especially with Gardner-Johnson expected to play a pivotal role in DeMeco Ryans’ defense. Fortunately, the head coach calmed those fears, telling reporters that he expects Gardner-Johnson to be ready for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams. The encouraging news gives Houston a chance to field its secondary at full strength