NFL Suspends C.J. Gardner-Johnson for Spitting at Raiders Players
The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one game without pay after he spit at Las Vegas Raiders players during a game.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 19, 2026 —
The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one game without pay after he spit at Las Vegas Raiders players during a game, according to the information provided.
The suspension means Gardner-Johnson will miss one game and will not be paid for that game. The summary does not specify when the incident occurred, which game it involved, or when the suspension takes effect.
Further details about the incident and the NFL’s decision were not provided. The available information does not state whether Gardner-Johnson appealed the suspension, whether the league issued a public explanation, or whether any additional disciplinary action was taken. It also does not identify the Raiders players involved.
Gardner-Johnson is identified in the summary as a safety for Buffalo. No information was provided about how his absence may affect the Bills’ lineup or who might take his place. Without details about the timing of the suspension or the team’s plans, those matters remain unclear.
The stated basis for the discipline is that Gardner-Johnson spit at Raiders players during a game. The summary does not describe the circumstances surrounding the act or provide a response from Gardner-Johnson, the Bills or the Raiders.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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