C.J. Gardner-Johnson apologizes to Bills teammates for spitting incident

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has apologized to his Buffalo Bills teammates following his ejection during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders after an on-field incident with Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. During the game, Gardner-Johnson was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for allegedly spitting at Bowers after the two exchanged words. While Gardner-Johnson expressed regret for his actions, he did not explicitly acknowledge the spitting. Head coach Joe Brady criticized the safety’s behavior, and fan reactions to his apology varied, with some supporting him while others called for disciplinary action. This incident marks Gardner-Johnson's second consecutive week receiving a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.

• 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘You Will Grow From This,’ ‘Leave Him in Vegas’ — Opinion Split as C.J. Gardner-Johnson Apologizes to Bills Teammates for Spitting at Brock Bowers