Bills release safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson following one-game suspension in week 8
The veteran safety started six games and posted 26 tackles before Buffalo moved on after the NFL upheld his one-game suspension.
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Buffalo Bills released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson one day after he became eligible to return from a one-game suspension for spitting at an opponent.
- The NFL suspended Gardner-Johnson for one game following an October 18 ejection during Buffalo's victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, where he spat toward tight end Brock Bowers.
- NFL insider Cameron Wolfe reported that "inconsistency in play" drove the release more than the spitting incident, as Gardner-Johnson recorded 26 tackles and one interception across six games.
- Despite head coach Joe Brady previously defending Gardner-Johnson, stating the team "brought him here for a reason," the Bills will now rely on safeties Damar Hamlin and Geno Stone.
- The 6-1 Bills signed defensive back Te'Cory Couch to the active roster on October 31 and face the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night in Week 9 action.
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Bills release safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson following one-game suspension in week 8
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills announced Tuesday that they have released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. This comes after Gardner-Johnson’s one-game suspension during week 8. He was suspended after being ejected from the Bills game on Oct. 18 against the Raiders for spitting on an opponent. READ MORE: ESPN: Bills C.J. Gardner-Johnson one-game suspension upheld […]
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