C.J. Gardner-Johnson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Why Bills changed minds and dumped C.J. Gardner-Johnson after spitting incident The Bills are not the first team to come to such a verdict.

5 DAYS AGO • NYPOST.COM

Bills release safety Gardner-Johnson day after he completes 1-game NFL suspension for spitting

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Released by Buffalo The Bills released Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Impact Gardner-Johnson missed the Bills' Week 8 36-10 win over the Ravens due to a one-game suspension. Having just been reinstated Monday, the 28-year-old's inconsistent play with the team was the leading cause of his release, per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. The seventh-year pro will look elsewhere for another shot at playing this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated but may not start Gardner-Johnson has been reinstated after serving a one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reported Monday.

Impact The Bills have been granted a one-day exemption to return Gardner-Johnson to the active roster but it remains unclear what will be done with the free safety. Coach Joe Brady has yet to name a starting safety opposite Cole Bishop for Week 9 against the Vikings, and Damar Hamlin may get the start after displaying strong consistency in the Bills' Week 8 win over the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bills coach Joe Brady questions NFL disciplinary process after Sam Franklin wins his appeal

Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady is questioning the NFL’s disciplinary process for relying on hearsay without substantiated proof in the wake of special teams player Sam Franklin succ...

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Jim Leonhard has a big to-do list in addressing Bills' defensive deficiencies during team's bye week

Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard didn't get much sleep returning home following Buffalo's late-night arrival after a 33-30 win at Las Vegas

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

One-game suspension upheld The NFL announced Thursday that Gardner-Johnson's one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct has been upheld.

Impact Gardner-Johnson's attempt to appeal his suspension was unsuccessful Thursday. The 28-year-old was ejected from the Bills Week 6 game for spitting in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. Damar Hamlin or Dee Alford will likely see additional snaps in the secondary.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

NFL denies C.J. Gardner-Johnson's spitting suspension appeal C.J. Gardner-Johnson will keep his job, but lose a paycheck. The NFL announced on Thursday that Gardner-Johnson's one-game suspension was be...

OCTOBER 22 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Should C.J. Gardner-Johnson be disciplined for spitting at Brock Bowers?

OCTOBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

Bills DB Sam Franklin appeals NFL's 1-game suspension, denying he spit at Raiders player

The agent for Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin said his client has appealed the NFL’s decision to suspend him for one game without pay for allegedly spitting at a Raiders...

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

James Cook ‘DISREGARDED’ by Bills HC Joe Brady, What should the spiraling Eagles do next? | FTF

OCTOBER 20 • FOX SPORTS

Buffalo Bills' defensive deficiencies continue being exposed as team enters its bye week off

Another Josh Allen highlight-reel touchdown and a 5-1 start aren’t enough to mask the issues the Buffalo Bills face on defense entering their bye week

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Bills DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson Suspended One Game For Spitting vs. Raiders

Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s eventful start to the 2026 season added another chapter Sunday.

OCTOBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Bills DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson Suspended One Game For Spitting vs. Raiders

Handed one-game ban The NFL announced Monday that Gardner-Johnson has received a one-game suspension without pay for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct during Sunday's 33-30 win over the Raiders, Ian R...

Impact During the second quarter of the game, Gardner-Johnson was ejected after spitting in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. The Bills are on bye Week 7, so the veteran defensive back will serve the ban during a Week 8 game against the Ravens. Gardner-Johnson's absence likely clears the way for Damar Hamlin and Dee Alford to see added snaps in the secondary.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Gardner-Johnson timeline of trouble: Every suspension and fine handed to controversial CB | Sporting News Where C.J. Gardner-Johnson goes, headlines follow.

OCTOBER 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kyle Juszczyk claims this is not C.J. Gardner-Johnson's first spitting incident A second NFL player has made a claim about Gardner-Johnson.

OCTOBER 19 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Josh Allen ties Jim Kelly's Bills TD pass record as Buffalo holds off Raiders 33-30

Josh Allen passed for 255 yards and two touchdowns, and the Buffalo Bills held off the Las Vegas Raiders 33-30

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson apologizes after his ejection for spitting at a Raiders player

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OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

C.J. Gardner-Johnson and 3 Bills who must rise to the occasion vs. Rams' offense Going into Monday night, the defense for the Buffalo Bills currently has the sixth-ranked defense in terms of giving up yards. Through four...

OCTOBER 11 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Mike Vrabel shades C.J. Gardner-Johnson after Bills veteran's 'practice squad' dig Mike Vrabel sent a shot at Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson in defense of one of his own Patriots players.

OCTOBER 6 • NYPOST.COM

NFL Week 4 Plays That Stood Out: Dak Prescott Carves Up Houston; Drake Maye Delivers

Here are the plays that stood out from NFL Week 4, from Drake Maye's heroics to Dak Prescott's big game vs. Houston.

OCTOBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 4 Plays That Stood Out: Dak Prescott Carves Up Houston; Drake Maye Delivers

Mike Vrabel responds to C.J. Gardner-Johnson's comments with a jab of his own Patriots coach has a response to Bills cornerback.

OCTOBER 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Bills' Gardner-Johnson Downplays Efton Chism III’s TD: 'A Practice Squad Player'

After catching the go-ahead touchdown against the Buffalo Bills, Efton Chism III finally introduced himself to the league despite C.J. Gardn...

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Bills' Gardner-Johnson Downplays Efton Chism III’s TD: 'A Practice Squad Player'

Mike Vrabel fired back at Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson after Efton Chism slander The Buffalo Bills knew what they were getting with C.J. Gardner-Johnson. The veteran safety is a big-play hunter on the field, and he's neve...

OCTOBER 5 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson sends disrespectful message to Patriots' Efton Chism III after loss to division rival | Sporting News The veteran Bills safety wasn't moved by Efton Chism III's game-changing touchdown.

OCTOBER 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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