Sports · November 3, 2026
Bills Release CJ Gardner-Johnson Following 1-Game NFL Suspension
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The Buffalo Bills released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday following his service of a one-game NFL suspension. The suspension was issued after Gardner-Johnson spat on Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers during a Week 6 game on Oct. 18. Having served the suspension during the Bills' Week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens, the veteran safety's departure comes after appearing in six games for Buffalo. While the release follows a disciplinary incident, reporting suggests it was primarily influenced by inconsistent on-field performance rather than the spitting incident alone.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Buffalo Bills released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday.
- Gardner-Johnson recently served a one-game NFL suspension for spitting on Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers during a Week 6 game.
- The veteran safety played six games for the Bills this season before being released.
Reported by only some outlets
- Gardner-Johnson's suspension was served during Buffalo's Week 8 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
- The Bills signed Gardner-Johnson to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million during the offseason.
- Gardner-Johnson recorded one interception, two passes defended, and 26 tackles during his tenure with the Bills.
- Gardner-Johnson played for the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears last season.
- Bills head coach Joe Brady previously indicated that Gardner-Johnson would not be cut following the suspension news.
Confirmed
- The Buffalo Bills released C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday.
- Gardner-Johnson served a one-game suspension for spitting on Brock Bowers.
- The safety played six games for Buffalo this season.
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