C.J. Gardner-Johnson carted off with injury during Bills practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, was carted off the field during practice on August 1, 2026, due to a potential lower leg injury. He was initially examined in the medical tent after being helped off by staff. Videos showed him walking under his own power after leaving the tent, but details of the injury remain unclear. Offensive lineman Dion Dawkins reported that coaches indicated Gardner-Johnson would be 'all right', pending further evaluation. An official update from the Bills on his condition has yet to be released.
- •Gardner-Johnson was carted off due to a lower leg injury.
- •He spent time in the medical tent during practice.
- •Videos show him walking after leaving the tent.
- •Dion Dawkins reported that coaches believe Gardner-Johnson will be fine.
- •The Bills have not released an official injury update.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — CJ Gardner-Johnson injury update: Safety may be 'all right' after scare
"The incoming safety is expected to play a big role in Buffalo's defensive backfield. Here's the latest on his injury.
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