Karma strikes again’: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce supporters react to CJ Gardner-Johnson leaving Texans…See More

Karma strikes again’: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce supporters react to CJ Gardner-Johnson leaving Texans…See More

When the Houston Texans dropped safety CJ GardnerJohnson this week following a rocky 03 start, it wasn’t just NFL observers who chimed in.
Swifties and followers of Travis Kelce seized the moment, framing the move as karmic retribution. GardnerJohnson had previously taunted the pop star and her fanbase, a misstep many say now comes full circle.

The veteran defender, signed in the offseason after winning Super Bowl LIX with the Philadelphia Eagles, was released following a disappointing performance and chatter about locker-room tension.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans cited breakdowns in communication and misalignment with defensive schemes as primary factors.

But off the field, the reaction was swift and scathing. Fans dug out moments from GardnerJohnson’s past, particularly a controversial sweatshirt he wore after the Super Bowl that read, “Swifties can LIX my balls.” That stunt, combined with a post mocking Kelce’s romantic life, turned him into a lightning rod for backlash.

“Life comes at you fast,” one Swiftie penned on X after the cut was confirmed.

“Karma is a beautiful thing,” added another, directly referencing Taylor Swift’s 2022 hit.
GardnerJohnson’s exit drew both jeers and analysis. Many saw it as retribution for his earlier provocations, while others viewed it as simply the culmination of a miscast fit in Houston’s defense.

His Texans tenure was marred by inconsistency. Over three games, he started nearly all defensive snaps, notched 15 tackles, but had zero interceptions or pass breakups, underwhelming stats by his usual standard.

Reports also point to friction with coaching staff and teammates: complaints about his role, criticism of contract sizes, and a desire to blitz more frequently were cited as contributing to the split.