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NFL Announces Suspension For Former Lions Safety

Former Detroit Lions safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson, who is now with the Buffalo Bills, found himself going viral for a recent stunning incident in which he spat in the direction of Brock Bowers during their game against the Las Vegas…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 7:32 PM
NFL Announces Suspension For Former Lions Safety
Key Things to Know
  • The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one game for spitting at tight end Brock Bowers.
  • Gardner-Johnson will serve the suspension on November 1 when the Bills face the Baltimore Ravens.
  • The safety was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct during Buffalo's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The NFL has suspended Buffalo Bills safety and former Detroit Lions player C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one game after he spat at Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. The incident led to Gardner-Johnson being ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct during the contest, as initially reported by NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

With Buffalo currently on a bye week, Gardner-Johnson will serve his suspension during the Bills' next matchup on November 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. Following the game, Gardner-Johnson issued an apology on Instagram, admitting his actions were inappropriate, unnecessary, and crossed the line.

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