Bills release C.J. Gardner-Johnson after one-game suspension
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 9:59 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The Buffalo Bills have released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson following his recent one-game suspension for spitting at Brock Bowers. Gardner-Johnson played in six games this season, recording 26 tackles and one interception. He missed last week's game against Baltimore due to the suspension. This was his first season with the Bills after stints with the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, and Chicago Bears. If Gardner-Johnson clears waivers, he will become a free agent.
- •C.J. Gardner-Johnson played six games for the Bills this season.
- •He had 26 tackles and one interception before being released.
- •His suspension followed an unsportsmanlike conduct incident in Week 6.
- •The 28-year-old safety is now subject to waivers.
- •Gardner-Johnson has played in 93 career NFL games since 2019.
- 10:04 PMCBS NFL — Bills release C.J. Gardner-Johnson just days after being suspended for spitting incident
- 9:59 PMESPN — Bills release Gardner-Johnson after he served one-game spitting suspension
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — C.J. Gardner-Johnson's spitting incident is his final act with Bills as Buffalo releases veteran safety
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Bills release S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who just served 1-game suspension for spitting at Brock Bowers
"Gardner-Johnson played in 6 games for the Bills this season, recording 26 tackles and 1 interception.
"The Bills cut ties with C.J. Gardner-Johnson after his spitting suspension ended.
"The Bills have released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, the team announced Tuesday.
Sources
External links- CBS NFLNov 3, 2026, 10:04 PMBills release C.J. Gardner-Johnson just days after being suspended for spitting incident
Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year deal with Buffalo back in March
- ESPNNov 3, 2026, 9:59 PMBills release Gardner-Johnson after he served one-game spitting suspension
The Bills have released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, the team announced Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 9:48 PMC.J. Gardner-Johnson's spitting incident is his final act with Bills as Buffalo releases veteran safety
The Bills cut ties with C.J. Gardner-Johnson after his spitting suspension ended.
- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 9:43 PMBills release S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who just served 1-game suspension for spitting at Brock Bowers
Gardner-Johnson played in 6 games for the Bills this season, recording 26 tackles and 1 interception.
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