C.J. Gardner-Johnson compares Buffalo Bills defensive line to Super Bowl unit

Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson expressed high expectations for his team's defensive front ahead of the 2026 season. Gardner-Johnson, who joined the Bills during the offseason to bolster the secondary, likened the current defensive line to the unit he played with during his Super Bowl appearance with the Philadelphia Eagles. The veteran defender noted that the current Buffalo roster relies on a rotation of multiple playmakers rather than depending on a single player for production. The Bills have overhauled their defensive scheme under new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, shifting the team to a 3-4 front. Buffalo enters the season with a new look as they prepare for their opening game against the Houston Texans on September 13. Gardner-Johnson, an eight-year veteran, recorded 66 tackles and two interceptions across 13 games last season.

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