From EssentiallySports · Kamran Ahmad · · 1m
Spitting on Someone Is Like Slapping Them
Ex-NFL star says C.J. Gardner-Johnson's spitting incident cost Bills the game.
In brief
Ex-NFL star says C.J. Gardner-Johnson's spitting incident cost Bills the game. C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from Bills game after spitting on opponent, risking team's win. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Spitting incident
C.J. Gardner-Johnson got ejected during Bills' 33-30 win over Raiders on October 18.
“I done seen some dirty s, t, right?”
Former teammate's reaction
Former Saints WR Jarvis Landry called Gardner-Johnson's attitude 'the most aggravating thing'.
“He talked so much s, t, bro. Cash, money”
Fournette's analogy
Fournette compared spitting to slapping: 'You spit on somebody, you damn near saying, I'm ready to die'.
“Spitting on somebody is like slapping them”
Game impact
Bills tied game after Gardner-Johnson's ejection, losing defensive depth for second half.
Gardner-Johnson's response
Gardner-Johnson admitted his temper cost Bills the game but needs to control emotions.
“I've got to be a better player, I've got to be a better vet”
Previous ejections
Gardner-Johnson was ejected twice in 2024: once in December against Washington, once in October against Raiders.
League consequences
NFL has punished similar incidents with ejections and suspensions for spitting.
The key point
C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from Bills game after spitting on opponent, risking team's win.
