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Bills release C.J. Gardner-Johnson after Brock Bowers spitting incident

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Svoboda, D. (2026, November 3). Bills release C.J. Gardner-Johnson after Brock Bowers spitting incident. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/03/sports/bills-release-c-j-gardner-johnson-after-brock-bowers-spit-incident/

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson was released by the Buffalo Bills just one day after serving a one-game suspension for spitting at Raiders player Brock Bowers. The 28-year-old safety had signed with the Bills in the offseason on a $6 million deal and played six games, making 26 tackles and an interception before his release. This incident is part of a pattern of off-field troubles for Gardner-Johnson, who has faced issues with unsportsmanlike conduct and altercations throughout his career.

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On November 3, 2026, the Buffalo Bills released C.J. Gardner-Johnson after he served a one-game suspension for spitting at an opponent during Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The incident occurred when Gardner-Johnson spat on tight end Brock Bowers and center Tyler Linderbaum just before halftime of their game. Despite initially stating that Gardner-Johnson would remain in the starting lineup after his suspension, head coach Joe Brady changed his stance due to concerns over Gardner-Johnson’s behavior and impact on team dynamics. The 28-year-old safety had signed a one-year, $6 million contract with Buffalo this offseason but played only six games before being released.

Gardner-Johnson, who has struggled to maintain long-term stability with teams since joining the Saints in 2019, was seen as too “high maintenance” by the Bills despite his talent. His release follows a pattern of short tenures with multiple NFL clubs due to similar incidents and off-field issues.

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Just one day after serving a one-game suspension for spitting in the direction of the Raiders’ Brock Bowers last month, the Bills released Gardner-Johnson, according to The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia. uncertain

Bills → serve → Buscaglia

Gardner-Johnson, 28, played six games for the Bills this season after signing a one-year, $6 million deal with the team over the offseason. asserted

Johnson → play → offseason

The safety had 26 tackles and an interception across his six appearances with Buffalo. asserted

safety → have → Buffalo

After the incident, Gardner-Johnson apologized to Bowers, his teammates and both organizations. asserted

Johnson → apologize → Bowers

“There is no excuse for my actions, and I take full accountability,” Gardner-Johnson wrote, adding that spitting on Bowers was “inappropriate” and “unnecessary.” asserted

spitting → be → Bowers

His release comes after a turbulent 2025 season, during which he spent time with three different clubs. asserted

he → come → clubs

After just three games, Gardner-Johnson was released by the Texans following “friction behind the scenes” and reported frustration from the player over his role and “wanting to blitz more.” asserted

Johnson → release → role

He would then join the Ravens but never appear in a game for the team before heading to Chicago and playing 10 games for the Bears. asserted

He → join → Bears

The incident with Bowers was far from the only on-field spat Gardner-Johnson has been involved in throughout his career. asserted

Johnson → involve → career

In 2024, he was ejected from a game against the Commanders after receiving two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, then flipped off Washington fans as he left the field. asserted

he → eject → field

In 2020, as a member of the Saints, Gardner-Johnson was accused of spitting on Bears receiver Javon Wims, who punched him twice during an altercation. asserted

who → accuse → altercation

He also made headlines following the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory in February 2025 for posting a crude social media message about Travis Kelce and his ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole. asserted

He → make → Kelce

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