BillsWednesday, November 4
The Bills released safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson a day after his suspension ended
The Daily Buffalo team
If you were wondering about C.J. Gardner-Johnson's future in Buffalo, the Bills released the veteran safety Tuesday. It came a day after he finished his one-game NFL suspension for spitting in the direction of Las Vegas Raiders players. The team gave no further details in its statement.
Gardner-Johnson's Buffalo stint lasted from March to Nov. 3
- MarchGardner-Johnson signed a one-year contract with the Bills.
- Oct. 18He was ejected for spitting in a 33-30 win at Las Vegas.
- Nov. 3The Bills released him a day after his one-game suspension ended.
Sources: Times Observer, New York Post
Gardner-Johnson is 28. He played six games for Buffalo on a one-year, $6 million deal, with 26 tackles and an interception. Damar Hamlin started in his place Sunday in a 36-10 win over Baltimore that moved the Bills to 6-1.
- Next game: at Minnesota (6-1) on Monday night
- Practice resumes: Thursday
- Added help: Geno Stone and Te'Cory Couch, from the practice squad
Gardner-Johnson's Buffalo run, by the numbers
- $6 million
- on his one-year contract
- 26
- tackles in six games with Buffalo
- 144
- total yards the Bills allowed Baltimore Sunday
Sources: Times Observer, New York Post
GM Brandon Beane acknowledged he consulted with coaches and had a lengthy discussion with Gardner-Johnson about his reputation before signing him.
Sources: Times Observer, New York Post