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C.J. Gardner-Johnson avoids questions about C.J. Stroud before Bills, Texans game

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

C.J. Gardner-Johnson avoids questions about C.J. Stroud before Bills, Texans game

Summary

Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson declined to discuss quarterback C.J. Stroud when speaking with reporters on September 9. Ahead of the Week 1 game against the Houston Texans, Gardner-Johnson stated his focus remains on his current team rather than his former club. The veteran defender played three games for the Texans during the 2025 season before his release. Reports from his time in Houston cited internal friction, which Gardner-Johnson has publicly disputed. The Texans have since signed Reed Blankenship to bolster their safety rotation alongside Calen Bullock. The Bills visit the Texans on Sunday for their regular-season opener.

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•C.J. Gardner-Johnson refused to comment on film study regarding C.J. Stroud.
•The Bills visit the Texans on Sunday for the 2026 NFL season opener.
•The Texans replaced Gardner-Johnson with free agent signing Reed Blankenship.
•Gardner-Johnson played three games for Houston during the 2025 season.

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3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Bills’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson Drops 2-Word Answer About Texans’ C.J. Stroud

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Former Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson kept it brief when asked about quarterback C.J. Gardner-Johnson. The post Bills’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson Drops 2-Word Answer About Texans’ C.J. Stroud appeared first on HEAVY.
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