C.J. Gardner-Johnson leaves practice with injury; MRI scheduled

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

C.J. Gardner-Johnson leaves practice with injury; MRI scheduled
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson, safety for the Bills, exited Saturday's practice on a cart due to a lower right leg injury. The injury occurred without contact, and after a brief field examination, Gardner-Johnson was taken for further evaluation. Bills General Manager Brandon Beane confirmed that the team will await MRI results to determine the extent of the injury. Gardner-Johnson, signed as a free agent this offseason, is expected to play a key role in Buffalo's secondary.

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  • Gardner-Johnson injured his lower right leg during practice.
  • He was taken for an MRI to assess the severity of the injury.
  • Beane stated that the team will wait for MRI results.
  • Gardner-Johnson was expected to be a key defensive player.
  • The injury could prompt changes in the team's secondary.
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  • 5:35 PMYahoo SportsBrandon Beane: C.J. Gardner-Johnson will have an MRI and we'll see
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