C.J. Gardner-Johnson trash talks Shedeur Sanders at joint practice

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:25 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

C.J. Gardner-Johnson trash talks Shedeur Sanders at joint practice
Summary

During a joint practice between the Cleveland Browns and the Buffalo Bills, Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson directed trash talk at quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Although Gardner-Johnson did not participate in the practice, he referred to Sanders as a "check-down king" from the sidelines, according to Browns reporter Tom Withers. Sanders and Deshaun Watson are currently splitting reps as they compete for the starting quarterback position. The teams are preparing for their preseason matchup on Saturday.

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  • Shedeur Sanders practices with the Cleveland Browns
  • C.J. Gardner-Johnson trash talks from the sidelines
  • Teams prepare for a preseason game on Saturday
  • Sanders and Deshaun Watson split practice reps
  • Gardner-Johnson labels Sanders as a 'check-down king'
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  • 9:25 PMYahoo SportsShedeur Sanders gets unwelcomed trash talk from C.J. Gardner-Johnson
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Let's play nice, C.J. Gardner-Johnson. But, we know he won't.

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