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 veteran player right after serving suspension
CJ Gardner-Johnson is no longer a member of the Buffalo Bills. The team announced on Tuesday that Gardner-Johnson was being released, right after he served a one-game suspension for spitting on an opponent. According to NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe, the suspension was due to the veteran’s inconsistent play. Gardner-Johnson was seen trying to spit on …
Bills release former Bears CB C.J. Gardner-Johnson
<p>The Bills released former <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears </a>cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday after he served a one-game suspension for spitting toward Raiders tight end Brock Bowers.</p><p>Before then, Gardner-Johnson had started all six games for the Bills.</p><p>The Bears signed him last year with their defensive backfield depleted by injuries to Kyler Gordon, Jaylon Johnson and o…
Ex-Bears Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson Gets Cut — Reunion Time?
For all the chatter about reunion possibilities via potential trades for Khalil Mack and Nahshon Wright, there is one familiar face the Chicago Bears could bring back who just hit the market. And to make it happen, all it’ll cost is cash considerations. No trade compensation needed, just money. So … are you interested in running it back with C.J. Gardner-Johnson? If you are, then you might be happy to know the Buffalo Bills announced his release…
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