C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct against Raiders
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Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 18, 2026, for spitting at tight end Brock Bowers. The incident occurred with 15 seconds left in the second quarter, prompting officials to intervene after a brief exchange between players. With Gardner-Johnson disqualified, the Raiders were awarded a 14-yard advance due to the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, ultimately resulting in a game-tying field goal before halftime. Officials indicated that the NFL will review the incident for potential further disciplinary action.
- •C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected late in the second quarter.
- •The incident involved spitting toward Raiders player Brock Bowers.
- •The Bills led 13-10 at the time of the ejection.
- •The Raiders tied the game at halftime with a field goal.
- •The NFL will review the incident for additional discipline.
- 11:12 PMESPN — Bills CB Gardner-Johnson ejected after apparent spitting incident
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting at rival
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Bills safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson ejected against Raiders
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting on Brock Bowers in latest controversy involving Bills safety
- 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Former Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson Ejected For Spitting
- 10:03 PMCBS NFL — Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected vs. Raiders after spitting at Brock Bowers
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Video: Bills DB C. J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting on opponent
- 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting at Raiders tight end Brock Bowers
"You have to do a lot to get ejected from an NFL game. Spitting on one of your opponents certainly qualifies. Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders after he spit on Raiders tight end Brock Bowers late in the second quarter. A well-known trash talker, Gardner-Johnson…
"With his team leading 13-10 at the time, Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from Sunday's game against Las Vegas following an altercation in the final minute of the first half, when he appeared to have spat in the Raiders' direction.
"Former Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from the Bills-Raiders game after spitting toward Brock Bowers. Watch the incident.
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External links- ESPNOct 18, 2026, 11:12 PMBills CB Gardner-Johnson ejected after apparent spitting incident
With his team leading 13-10 at the time, Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from Sunday's game against Las Vegas following an altercation in the final minute of the first half, when he appeared to have spat in the Raiders' direction.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 10:32 PMC.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting at rival
Bills defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson faces potential suspension after being ejected for spitting at a rival.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 10:20 PMBills safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson ejected against Raiders
Bills cornerback Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was ejected from the game against the Raiders for spitting.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 10:18 PMC.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting on Brock Bowers in latest controversy involving Bills safety
Gardner-Johnson drew the referees' rebuke after appearing to attempt to spit on Raiders star Brock Bowers.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 10:16 PMFormer Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson Ejected For Spitting
Former Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from the Bills-Raiders game after spitting toward Brock Bowers. Watch the incident.
- CBS NFLOct 18, 2026, 10:03 PMBills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected vs. Raiders after spitting at Brock Bowers
It's Gardner-Johnson's second career ejection
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 10:02 PMVideo: Bills DB C. J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting on opponent
You have to do a lot to get ejected from an NFL game. Spitting on one of your opponents certainly qualifies. Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders after he spit on Raiders tight end Brock Bowers late in the second quarter. A well-known trash talker, Gardner-Johnson…
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 9:52 PMBills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting at Raiders tight end Brock Bowers
A an official saw the incident on the field and immediately ejected Gardner-Johnson.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 9:48 PMBills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting at Raiders' Brock Bowers
Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected for spitting toward Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. Here's what CBS cameras showed.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 9:47 PMBills’ CJ Gardner-Johnson spits on Raiders’ Brock Bowers, gets ejected
CJ Gardner-Johnson is likely facing a fine and possible suspension after spitting on an opponent during the Bills-Raiders game.
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