# Bills Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson Gets One-Game Suspension

> Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suspended one game for spitting at opponent.
- Title: Bills Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson Gets One-Game Suspension
- Summary: Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suspended one game for spitting at opponent. NFL suspended Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one game after he spit at…
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- Source: Buffalo Bills On SI — https://si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/punishment-bills-safety-cj-gardner-johnson-for-spitting-incident
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:02:08+00:00
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- Topics: c.j. gardner-johnson, buffalo bills, nfl, spitting incident, one-game suspension, brock bowers, las vegas raiders, baltimore ravens, sports
## Spitting incident
C.J. Gardner-Johnson spit at tight end Brock Bowers during Week 6 game against Las Vegas Raiders.

> NFL confirms C.J. Gardner-Johnson spit at opponent
## One-game suspension
NFL suspended Gardner-Johnson without pay for one game starting Monday, October 26.

> Gardner-Johnson’s suspension begins on Monday, October 26.
## Apology attempt
Gardner-Johnson refused to admit spitting and called it a 'gesture' that was 'inappropriate'.

> Instead of admitting to what he did, Gardner-Johnson said his 'gesture' was 'inappropriate.'
## Appeal process
Gardner-Johnson may appeal suspension via NFL and NFLPA hearing officers including Derrick Brooks.

> Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Gardner-Johnson may appeal the suspension.
## Bills' concerns
Bills fans and coaches say Gardner-Johnson's reputation is poor and he missed tackles this season.

> In addition to his actions on Sunday, Gardner-Johnson missed two tackles and has struggled in coverage this season.
## Rex Ryan's comment
Former Bills coach Rex Ryan called Gardner-Johnson a 'punk' and said no team needs him.

> This guy, I mean, say what you want, he's a punk. I mean, that's really what he is.
## Return date
Gardner-Johnson eligible to return on Monday, November 2 after November 1 game against Baltimore Ravens.

> He will be eligible to return to the Bills’ active roster on Monday, November 2, following the team’s November 1 game against the Baltimore Ravens
## Calls for release
Bills fans and coaches want Gardner-Johnson released after his poor performance and reputation.

> Calls to move on from C.J. Gardner-Johnson have grown loud
## Key takeaway

NFL suspended Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one game after he spit at tight end Brock Bowers during Week 6 game.