India, Sept. 24 -- Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was released by the franchise as they go into Week 4, the team announced on Tuesday. Amid his departure, it has been revealed what led to the departure of the veteran safety.

Aaron Wilson, the Texans beat reporter for NBC affiliate KPRC2, reported that C.J. Gardner-Johnson communicated to the team that he wants to be traded after friction between him and the team management.

Wilson reported, citing league sources, that Gardner-Johnson was unhappy with his role on the team. He was complaining about it and reportedly wanted to blitz more.

The news of Gardner-Johnson's trade came as a surprise to many Texans fans, as he was acquired by the franchise just this season in a trade ...