The Buffalo Bills have released safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson just six games into his tenure, one day after his one-game suspension for spitting at an opponent concluded.
Gardner-Johnson, 28, was ejected during the first half of the Week 7 game against the Las Vegas Raiders for spitting in the direction of tight end Brock Bowers. Over his six games with Buffalo, he recorded 26 tackles, two pass breakups, and one interception. Following his release, the Bills’ safety options include veterans Damar Hamlin and Geno Stone, along with rookie Jalon Kilgore.
Hamlin and Stone started in the Week 8 win over Baltimore while Gardner-Johnson was suspended. The team believes the current roster is sufficient, and all three are also more valuable on special teams—Gardner-Johnson did not play any special teams snaps in his first six weeks. Before joining Buffalo, Gardner-Johnson played for six teams over five years and won a Super Bowl with the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing