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C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting during Bills-Raiders game

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting during Bills-Raiders game

Summary

C.J. Gardner-Johnson of the Buffalo Bills was ejected during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 18, 2026, for spitting at Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. The incident occurred after a play and drew immediate reactions from opposing players, including Raiders center Tyler Linderbaum. The NFL may impose additional penalties, as spitting is considered a serious offense. Gardner-Johnson has faced criticism in the past for his on-field behavior and performance this season. The incident continues a pattern of controversy in his career, which began with the New Orleans Saints.

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•Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting on Bowers.
•The incident took place in Las Vegas on October 18.
•NFL discipline may follow for Gardner-Johnson's actions.
•Gardner-Johnson has struggled with consistency this season.
•He has been a controversial figure throughout his career.

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3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Saints Star Ejected for Spitting on Raiders

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The New Orleans Saints haven’t employed Chauncey Gardner-Johnson — known by many as C.J. — in half a decade. But he’s still hanging around the NFL, and his on-field antics certainly aren’t anything new. On Sunday, they earned him an ejection for spitting. More punishment could be coming, too. Spitting on opposing players certainly isn’t […] The post Ex-Saints Star Ejected for Spitting on Raiders appeared first on HEAVY.
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