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CJ Gardner-Johnson says he feels abandoned after Bills release
The Buffalo Bills released safety CJ Gardner-Johnson earlier this month after he was suspended for spitting at an opponent.
The incident happened during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and Gardner-Johnson was ejected.
He played six games for Buffalo before his release, recording 26 tackles and one interception.
In an Instagram message, Gardner-Johnson said everyone had turned on him and described feeling alone and unsupported.
He had earlier apologized for his actions, saying they were inappropriate and that he took responsibility.
He has not signed with another team and is now looking for his seventh NFL team in eight seasons.
The Buffalo Bills released safety CJ Gardner-Johnson earlier this month after he was suspended for spitting at an opponent.
Gardner-Johnson said in an Instagram message that “everyone turned on me” and that he had no real support.
He was ejected during a Week 6 game against the Las Vegas Raiders and received a one-game suspension.
He played six games for Buffalo, recording 26 tackles and one interception.
He has not been signed by another team, according to the Daily Mail.
- Who
- CJ Gardner-Johnson, a safety formerly with the Buffalo Bills.
- What
- The Bills released him after he was suspended for spitting at an opponent. He later said he felt abandoned.
- When
- The release came earlier in November 2026; he posted his message on Saturday, November 14.
- Where
- Buffalo, and on Gardner-Johnson’s Instagram story.
- Why
- The Bills released him after he was suspended for spitting at a Las Vegas Raiders opponent during a game.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Gardner-Johnson was ejected after spitting toward a Raiders opponent during the game.
The Bills released Gardner-Johnson after he received a one-game suspension.
Gardner-Johnson posted an emotional message on his Instagram story.
- Team
- Buffalo Bills
- Games for Buffalo
- 6
- Statistics
- 26 tackles and 1 interception
- Suspension
- 1 game
- Opponent
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Age
- 28
What people are saying
In just a couple of weeks, EVERYONE turned on me!
No friends, no real support, it sucks we live in a society where one move can cause a downfall to anything!
There is no excuse for my actions, and I take full accountability.
The gesture I made toward my opponent was inappropriate, unnecessary, and not a reflection of the respect I have for him or this game.