“No team in the league needs you”: Rex Ryan doesn’t mince words about “punk” C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s spitgate incident with Brock Bowers

Rex Ryan spoke strongly about C.J. Gardner-Johnson after he spat at Brock Bowers.

By Nick Igbokwe · Sportskeeda

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:45 AM

Key Things to Know

Rex Ryan called C.J. Gardner-Johnson a "punk" and claimed no NFL team needs him after a spitting incident.
Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected for appearing to spit at Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers.
The altercation took place during the Week 6 game between the Buffalo Bills and Las Vegas Raiders.

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Rex Ryan strongly criticized Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson following a controversial spitting incident during a Week 6 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Ryan called the defensive back a "punk" and stated that "no team in the league needs you" after the altercation.

The incident resulted in Gardner-Johnson being ejected from the matchup after he appeared to spit at Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. The report highlights Ryan's harsh reaction to the unsportsmanlike conduct shown during the game.

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