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Gardner-Johnson Pays Off Bills Staffer's Student Loans

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Buffalo Bills safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson gained attention during training camp for a generous act on his Twitch stream.

The veteran donated $20,000 through his Ceedy Cares Foundation to a University of Cincinnati graduate student working with the Bills' athletic training staff at St. John Fisher University. The recipient, who has $40,000 in student loans, was surprised and grateful during the live stream. "I'm helping somebody that's helping me," Gardner-Johnson said. "She helps us on the field, right? Keeps us fresh. Only here with us for a camp.

So, why not repay with respect?" The gesture came after Bills coach Joe Brady requested Gardner-Johnson not stream from the team locker room or training room, which the player agreed to. However, Saturday's practice brought concerning news as Gardner-Johnson suffered a right leg injury later diagnosed as a lower calf strain. The 28-year-old, who joined the Bills this offseason on a one-year deal, is listed as day-to-day.