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Sports · October 19, 2026

C.J. Gardner-Johnson suspended for one game

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The NFL has suspended Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one game without pay after he spat at Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers during a Week 7 game. The incident occurred in the second quarter, resulting in Gardner-Johnson's immediate ejection and a penalty that led to a Raiders field goal. Gardner-Johnson issued a public apology via Instagram, taking full accountability for his actions. Due to the Bills' Week 7 bye, the suspension will be served during their Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The safety is in his first season with Buffalo and has recorded 26 tackles and one interception so far this year.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • C.J. Gardner-Johnson was suspended for one game without pay for spitting at Brock Bowers.
  • The incident led to Gardner-Johnson being ejected from the game against the Raiders.
  • The suspension will be served during the Bills' Week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens.
  • Gardner-Johnson issued an apology on Instagram stating he takes full accountability.
  • The NFL cited Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 regarding unsportsmanlike conduct for the suspension.

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  • Gardner-Johnson has registered 26 total tackles, two passes defensed, and one interception this season.
  • The penalty allowed the Raiders to kick a field goal and tie the game before halftime.
  • The Bills ultimately won the game 33-30.
  • Kyle Juszczyk claimed Gardner-Johnson spat on him during a game in the previous year.
  • The NFL's stricter stance on spitting dates back to a 1997 incident involving Bill Romanowski.
  • Gardner-Johnson led the league in interceptions in 2022 while playing for the Eagles.

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