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Buffalo Bills release safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson

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2026-11-03 22:52 UTC → 2026-11-04 02:30 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Buffalo Bills release safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson ~~disciplinary issue~~

Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was issued a one-game suspension without pay by the NFL following a Week 6 incident against the Las Vegas Raiders. During a verbal exchange, Gardner-Johnson was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after appearing to spit toward Raiders players Brock Bowers and Tyler Linderbaum. Gardner-Johnson issued a social media apology, stating, “The gesture I made toward my opponent was inappropriate, unnecessary, and not a reflection of the respect I have for him or this game.” While the Bills initially indicated they had no plans to release the veteran, the team subsequently released Gardner-Johnson following the completion of his suspension. Reports indicate that Gardner-Johnson’s inconsistent on-field performance was the primary driver for the decision. During his six games with Buffalo, ~~Gardner-Johnson~~ he recorded 26 tackles, two pass breakups, and one interception, though he reportedly struggled with coverage and tackling ~~assignments.~~ efficiency. Gardner-Johnson, who signed a one-year deal worth up to $6 million in the offseason, becomes a free agent.

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