C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting on Brock Bowers in latest controversy involving Bills safety
Gardner-Johnson drew the referees' rebuke after appearing to attempt to spit on Raiders star Brock Bowers.
Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected during Sunday's Week 6 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, after a controversial incident with star receiver Brock Bowers. Gardner-Johnson was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct shortly before halftime, after being caught on camera attempting to spit on Bowers. The act drew the ire of NFL officials, who promptly ejected the veteran player from the contest.
Gardner-Johnson's actions have drawn criticism from various corners, including CBS broadcast crew members Nate Burleson and Bill Cowher, who called the veteran's behavior a dereliction of duty as a Bills player. This marks the second ejection of Gardner-Johnson's professional career; in 2024, he was similarly penalized after receiving two unsportsmanlike conduct flags while playing for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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