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

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

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

C.J. Gardner-Johnson of the Bills was ejected from the game against the Raiders late in the first half for spitting on an opponent. Referee Shawn Smith indicated that umpire Tra Blake witnessed Gardner-Johnson spitting in the direction of Raiders players, specifically mentioning Brock Bowers and Tyler Linderbaum. The incident follows a similar occurrence involving Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott earlier in the season. Further implications of this ejection on the game remain uncertain.

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  • •C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected late in the first half.
  • •Umpire Tra Blake observed Gardner-Johnson spitting on an opponent.
  • •Referee Shawn Smith confirmed the spitting incident after the game.
  • •The game against the Raiders is currently ongoing.
  • •The ejection echoes a previous incident from earlier this season.
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  • 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Referee Shawn Smith: Umpire Tra Blake witnessed C.J. Gardner-Johnson spitting on an opponent
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