C.J. Gardner-Johnson fined $5K for Javon Wims incident

Gardner-Johnson didn't get off scot-free for last week's incident. Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

Saints' C.J. Gardner-Johnson fined $5K for squabble with Bears' Javon Wims

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Nov 7, 2020 4:52 PM ET

Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims was suspended two games for punching New Orleans Saints defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson in the head twice. While it seemed like Gardner-Johnson wouldn't receive discipline, he didn't get off scot-free.

The NFL fined Gardner-Johnson $5,128 for unsportsmanlike conduct for his part in the squabble with Wims last weekend, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

#Saints DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson was fined $5,128 for unsportsmanlike conduct as part of last week’s brouhaha with #Bears WR Javon Wims, who was suspended two games for punching him.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 7, 2020

Gardner-Johnson grabbed Wims' mouthpiece off his facemask and threw it down on the Bears' first possession of the second half. According to Wims, Gardner-Johnson also spit on him, prompting the punches.

In seven games this season, Gardner-Johnson has 35 solo tackles and two tackles for a loss. He'll be available to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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