NFL Team Releases Player After Really Gross Act On The Field
The former Super Bowl winner had apologized for what he did.
Buffalo Bills released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday, following his suspension and reinstatement due to spitting at an opponent. Gardner-Johnson, 28, had started the team's first six games before his brief tenure ended less than three weeks later. The incident occurred during a Week 6 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, where he was ejected for spitting in the direction of tight end Brock Bowers.
The NFL subsequently suspended him without pay for one game, a penalty he served during Buffalo's Week 8 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
In a post on Instagram, Gardner-Johnson admitted responsibility for his actions. Sports Network reported that the Bills' decision was influenced more by inconsistencies in Gardner-Johnson's performance than the spitting incident. Gardner-Johnson's replacement, Damar Hamlin, recorded five tackles and broke up a pass against the Ravens. The Bills also activated rookie Jalon Kilgore and elevated veteran Geno Stone from the practice squad for the Baltimore game.
Gardner-Johnson's release marks a pattern of short stints around the league. Since leaving New Orleans following the 2021 season, he has been with Philadelphia, Detroit, Houston, Baltimore, Chicago, and now Buffalo. He played in a game for the Ravens but did not contribute. Gardner-Johnson helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX in 2024 and has 21 interceptions in 93 career regular-season games.
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