CJ Gardner-Johnson's reputation

CJ Gardner-Johnson was voted NFL's biggest trash-talker in 2023 and again in 2024.

Ejection after spitting

Gardner-Johnson was ejected after video showed him spitting on a Raiders player during Sunday's game.

Gardner-Johnson's defense

Gardner-Johnson said he controlled his emotions and there was nothing egregious during the game.

“I got to just control my emotions, 'There was nothing to it. It was competitive, like I said, heat of the moment.'”

Kyle Juszczyk's claim

Kyle Juszczyk tweeted Gardner-Johnson spat on him during a game against the Chicago Bears last season.

“This is the least surprising thing ever. @CGJXXIII spit on me last year when we beat Chicago”