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'I Ain’t Really Tripping': C.J. Gardner-Johnson Breaks Silence After Being Cut by Joe Brady & Bills Following Spitting Incident

Two weeks ago, C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s job with the Buffalo Bills looked completely safe, even though he got ejected for spitting at Brock Bowers. Back then, Bills head coach Joe Brady publicly backed the veteran safety.

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Bills Make Calls on Major Defensive Need After C.J. Gardner-Johnson Exit

The Buffalo Bills are 6-1 and sitting on top of the AFC East, but nobody in Orchard Park thinks the roster is finished. Days after the Bills released C.J.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 6

Former All-Pro Safety 'Saw This Coming' as Bills Cut Bait on CJ Gardner-Johnson

Under former head coach Sean McDermott, the Buffalo Bills had the same safety duo for the majority of seven straight seasons from 2017 to 2023. Former

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 6

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Emerges as Intriguing Eagles Reunion Candidate

The struggles of the Philadelphia Eagles’ safety room have brought C.J. Gardner-Johnson back into the conversation, as the veteran defensive back is now a free agent following his release from the Bills.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 6

Recently-Released Safety Solves Nothing for Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers could use some reinforcements in the secondary. The team's defense is off to a thunderous start, surrendering the sixth-fewest yards per game.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 6

AFC Notes: C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Breece Hall, Harold Landry, Bills, Jets, Patriots

The Bills blitzed on 64.5 percent of the Ravens’ pass attempts in Week 8’s win. Buffalo DC Jim Leonhard explained they had an aggressive game plan in preparation

Buffalo Bills News / HITC / November 5

Buffalo Bills head coach breaks silence on reasons for ‘not easy’ CJ Gardner-Johnson cut decision

Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady has addressed the team’s decision to cut safety CJ Gardner-Johnson. CJ Gardner-Johnson was cut by the Buffalo Bills after eight years with the team.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 5

How Much Salary Cap Space Did Bills Waste With Failed CJ Gardner-Johnson Experiment?

It's not debilitating by any means, but the Buffalo Bills will still be paying for their failed Chauncey Gardner-Johnson experiment next year. Making the situation somewhat palatable, it was always known to be a low-risk move with a potentially high reward.

Buffalo Bills News / HITC / November 5

C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s latest NFL exit raises fresh questions about his career

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been released by the Buffalo Bills after just six games, with NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe questioning whether the safety will get another opportunity in the league.

Buffalo Bills News / EssentiallySports / November 4

'Don’t Think He Gets a Seventh': C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s NFL Future Questioned by Cameron Wolfe After Bills Exit

C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s ball-hawking skills and the ability to create turnovers in games have helped keep him in the NFL, but his recent exit from the Buffalo Bills raises concerns about how long teams will continue to take a chance on him.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Why Did the Bills Release C.J. Gardner-Johnson? It Was About More Than the Suspension

Buffalo’s decision to release C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday came one game after his suspension, which made the timing look like discipline. The Bills’ reasons went deeper than that.

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / Yardbarker / November 4

C.J. Gardner-Johnson reportedly became too 'high-maintenance' for Bills before release

The Buffalo Bills released defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday after he served a one-game suspension for a spitting incident in Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Buffalo Bills News / Field Level Media / November 3

Bills release C.J. Gardner-Johnson after 1-game ban for spitting incident

The Buffalo Bills released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday, one day after his reinstatement from a one-game suspension for spitting at an opponent.

Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3

Bills release veteran player right after serving suspension

CJ Gardner-Johnson is no longer a member of the Buffalo Bills. The team announced on Tuesday that Gardner-Johnson was being released, right after he served a one-game suspension for spitting on an opponent.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 3

Bears have intriguing reunion option now available as the front office continues looking for ways to add more sparks on defense

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen got the best out of C.J. Gardner-Johnson during the 2025 season, and now the familiar face is back on the market with Chicago still searching for depth in the secondary.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / November 3

Bills Release S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

Nomadic safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson will look for a new NFL team yet again. The Bills have released the eighth-year man, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 3

Bills Cutting S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

According to Jordan Schultz, the Bills are cutting S C.J. Gardner-Johnson. He had just returned from a one-game suspension for spitting on an opponent.

Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

NFL Upheld One-Game Suspension For Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

According to Michael Signora, hearing officer Jordy Nelson has upheld Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson‘s one-game suspension. Gardner-Johnson was suspended for one game for spitting towards Raiders players in Week 6.

Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19

CJ Gardner-Johnson has been suspended by the NFL

CJ Gardner-Johnson’s attempt to spit at an opponent will cost him some time on the field. The NFL announced Monday that the Buffalo Bills defensive back will be suspended for one game during the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 18

NFL Week 6 lowlights: A look at Colts' brutal collapse and more

It was all tricks and no treats for several in the NFL on Sunday. Below, we once again take a closer look at the worst from the day's action, including a stunning Rams loss, excruciating Colts collapse and more.

Colts have soul-searching to do after loss to Titans

Giants appear to be sending message to Cam Skattebo with demotion

Giants HC John Harbaugh refutes report about benching Skattebo

Giants bench QB Jameis Winston in favor of J.J. McCarthy

Harbaugh remains mum on QBs after benching Winston for McCarthy

C.J. Gardner-Johnson could face bigger problem after ejection vs. Raiders