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Bills release safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after suspension
The Buffalo Bills released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
He is a veteran player who played the safety position for the team.
The release came after his suspension over a spitting incident ended.
The available information does not give further details about the incident or suspension.
The move means Gardner-Johnson is no longer with the Bills.
No next team or future move is identified.
The Buffalo Bills released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after he received a one-game suspension for spitting on an opponent.
The incident happened during a Week 6 game against the Raiders and led to Gardner-Johnson’s ejection.
The release came after Gardner-Johnson missed the Bills’ win over the Ravens while serving the suspension.
A source told ProFootballTalk that the Bills felt his talent and production did not justify the difficulties associated with him.
Gardner-Johnson is a free agent again after playing for several NFL teams.
- Who
- The Buffalo Bills released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
- What
- The Bills released Gardner-Johnson after he received a one-game suspension for spitting on an opponent.
- When
- The release was reported on November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Buffalo, New York. The incident occurred during a Week 6 game against the Raiders.
- Why
- The release followed his suspension. ProFootballTalk reported that a source said the Bills felt his talent and production did not justify the associated difficulties.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Coach Joe Brady said Gardner-Johnson was a member of the Bills and needed to improve.
Gardner-Johnson spat on Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, was ejected and later received a one-game suspension.
The Bills released Gardner-Johnson.
- Team
- Buffalo Bills
- Position
- Safety
- Suspension
- One game
- Incident
- Spitting on Raiders tight end Brock Bowers in Week 6
- Contract
- One year, $3.5 million, including $3.02 million in guarantees
- Career interceptions
- 21 since entering the NFL in 2019
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What people are saying
Look, C.J.'s a member of the Buffalo Bills
He knows that that can’t happen. That’s inexcusable. That’s not the standard that we’re going to have and play with
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The Bills have released S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, according to a source.