{
  "id": 250351,
  "title": "Bills Safety C.J. Gardner Johnson Still ‘Pissed’ at Former Team",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/bills-safety-c-j-gardner-johnson-still-pissed-at-former-team",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T04:42:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bills-safety-c-j-gardner-044248482.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson remains highly critical of his former team, the Houston Texans, despite being released from the franchise. The controversy erupted during Thursday's practice when Gardner-Johnson was asked about his recent encounter with the Texans as they faced off in the season opener. Gardner-Johnson admitted to being \"pissed\" about his time with Houston. He questioned why the team's coach did not speak up about his poor fit within the organization. Gardner-Johnson claimed he was let go because he was not gentle with the team and did not fit well. He emphasized that the situation and the way he was treated were disrespectful. Despite missing several practices due to an injury, Gardner-Johnson is back with the Bills, having signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract on March 12. The move by the Texans to release Gardner-Johnson was surprising, coming just three games into their season opener. Sources reveal that the Texans struggled with Gardner-Johnson's critical attitude towards teammates and his desire for more blitzing opportunities, ultimately leading to his dismissal. Gardner-Johnson's history of controversy and disciplinary issues in the NFL, including numerous fines for \"agitator\" type incidents and fighting, have been well-documented. His reputation as one of the NFL's most contentious players is well-established, with a 2024 anonymous poll of NFL players ranking him as the most annoying player in the league.",
  "summary": "Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said he is still \"pissed\" at the Houston Texans treated him before his release in 2025. The post Bills Safety C.J. Gardner Johnson Still ‘Pissed’ at Former Team appeared first on HEAVY.",
  "key_points": [
    "C.J. Gardner-Johnson remains critical of former Houston Texans.",
    "Released during season opener, despite injury.",
    "Disagreed with team's coaching and playing style."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Gardner-Johnson's continued criticism of the Texans indicates a lingering resentment that reflects poorly on the franchise and supports his reputation as a contentious player unafraid to speak his mind.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}