‘You Will Grow From This,’ ‘Leave Him in Vegas’ — Opinion Split as C.J. Gardner-Johnson Apologizes to Bills Teammates for Spitting at Brock Bowers

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, apologized to his teammates after being ejected for spitting at Raiders tight end Brock Bowers during a game. The incident occurred following a verbal exchange between the two players. Instant replay showed Gardner-Johnson spitting towards Bowers and others on the Raiders' team.

He was disciplined with a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct and ejected from the game. Bills head coach Joe Brady strongly criticized Gardner-Johnson's actions. Gardner-Johnson later expressed regret for his behavior, stating he let his emotions get the best of him and that he needed to be a better player and veteran. While he did not explicitly acknowledge spitting on an opponent in his apology, some fans backed him for owning up to his mistake, arguing that the incident could serve as a learning experience.

However, others questioned whether he had fully taken responsibility for the incident, as footage appeared to show him spitting toward Raiders players. The incident also raised concerns about Gardner-Johnson's recent disciplinary troubles, as Sunday marked the second consecutive week he had received a 15-yard penalty.