Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims could face discipline from the NFL for his actions in Sunday's game against the Saints. Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Bears' Javon Wims says Saints' C.J. Gardner-Johnson spit on him, prompting punch

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 11/2/20

Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims likely will face discipline for punching New Orleans Saints cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson twice on Sunday, resulting in a small brawl between both teams. Wims was ejected from the game, but there's apparently a reason behind why he punched Gardner-Johnson.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Wims told team officials that Gardner-Johnson spit on him and ripped out his mouthpiece, prompting the punch.

Gardner-Johnson is the same player who got punched by his teammate, #Saints star Michael Thomas, in practice last month.

Here’s a breakdown of Sunday’s events, including video of the mouthpiece rip: https://t.co/Pdyk3362Z1
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 2, 2020

Wims could receive a suspension and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the league's decision on the matter is likely to come sometime on Monday.

This isn't the first time Gardner-Johnson has provoked another player. The 22-year-old was punched by teammate Michael Thomas in practice last month.

If Wims ends up with a suspension, Gardner-Johnson also could receive some sort of discipline from the NFL, although no such development has been reported yet.

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