{
  "id": 15502770,
  "title": "Former Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson Ejected For Spitting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/former-lions-db-c-j-gardner-johnson-ejected-for-spitting",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-18T22:16:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-lions-db-c-j-221650949.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from Sunday's Week 6 game against the Las Vegas Raiders for spitting at tight end Brock Bowers. The incident occurred during a confrontation between the two teams, with Gardner-Johnson and several Raiders players exchanging words. Following the ejection, the Bills were left without one of their defensive backs for the remainder of the game. Gardner-Johnson's latest controversy echoes his previous on-field issues, including a controversial wardrobe choice during Philadelphia's Super Bowl celebration. The NFL may review the play for additional discipline, though no further punishment has been announced as of now. Gardner-Johnson's history of disciplinary issues could result in additional fines or suspensions for both he and the Buffalo Bills.",
  "summary": "Former Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from the Bills-Raiders game after spitting toward Brock Bowers. Watch the incident.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}