C.J. Gardner-Johnson joins Buffalo Bills after bouncing around NFL

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson joins Buffalo Bills after bouncing around NFL
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a safety with a history of team changes, has signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills, worth up to $6 million. Gardner-Johnson addresses perceptions of being a locker-room issue, emphasizing his on-field success with 20 interceptions and a Super Bowl title. After playing for several teams, including the Saints and Eagles, he aims to establish stability in Buffalo, where he feels appreciated for the first time. Bills general manager Brandon Beane stated that the team thoroughly vetted Gardner-Johnson before signing him.

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  • C.J. Gardner-Johnson has played for multiple NFL teams.
  • He has 20 career interceptions and won a Super Bowl.
  • Buffalo Bills signed him for one year with incentives.
  • Gardner-Johnson seeks to redefine his reputation.
  • He feels appreciated for the first time in Buffalo.
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