Bills release safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson amid suspension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 1:40 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The Buffalo Bills announced the release of safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on November 4, 2026. This decision comes shortly after Gardner-Johnson received a one-game suspension for spitting on an opponent during a game against the Raiders. Coach Joe Brady had endorsed Gardner-Johnson just days earlier, acknowledging the need for improvement. However, the organization ultimately deemed him too "high-maintenance" and felt the potential benefits did not outweigh the challenges. Gardner-Johnson now becomes a free agent.
- •C.J. Gardner-Johnson was released by the Bills on November 4, 2026.
- •He received a one-game suspension for misconduct during the season.
- •Coach Joe Brady had recently stated the need for Gardner-Johnson to improve.
- •The Bills cited his high-maintenance reputation as a key factor in the release.
- •Gardner-Johnson is now a free agent, eligible to sign with other teams.
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Bills reverse course on "high-maintenance" C.J. Gardner-Johnson
"The Bills said they'd be keeping safety C.J.
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