{
  "id": 15504127,
  "title": "CJ Gardner-Johnson ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct, and it was absolutely disgusting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/cj-gardner-johnson-ejected-for-unsportsmanlike-conduct-and-it-was",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T21:57:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1132741/cj-gardner-johnson-ejected-brock-bowers-spitting-bills-raiders"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CJ Gardner-Johnson, known for his history of unsportsmanlike conduct, was recently ejected from a Buffalo Bills game for spitting at his opponent, Brock Bowers. This unseemly behavior is a stark reminder of the importance of respect in the NFL. Gardner-Johnson has faced multiple fines for dirty hits and chippy play that crossed the line, and he has been ejected from games in both 2023 and 2024 for unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. Just last season, another Eagles defensive tackle, Jalen Carter, was also ejected for spitting at Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. It seems Gardner-Johnson has a pattern of trouble that endangers his relationships with teammates and opponents alike. Despite this, Gardner-Johnson manages to sign with teams, hinting at a potential to be a good player when he maintains his composure. Hopefully, this ejection will serve as a wake-up call, instilling the respect he needs to deserve in the sport of football.",
  "summary": "CJ Gardner-Johnson has a history of bad behavior on the football field. Gardner-Johnson has been fined many times throughout his NFL career for dirty hits and chippy play that crossed the line, and he was also ejected from a game in 2024 with the Philadelphia Eagles for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. Gardner-Johnson signed with the […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting on Brock Bowers in latest controversy involving Bills safety",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/c-j-gardner-johnson-ejected-for-spitting-on-brock-bowers-in-latest",
        "published": "2026-10-18T22:18:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Bills’ CJ Gardner-Johnson Ejected After Spitting on Raiders Player",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/bills-cj-gardner-johnson-ejected-after-spitting-on-raiders-player",
        "published": "2026-10-19T00:32:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}