NFL Suspends C.J. Gardner-Johnson For One Game
The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one game after he was seen spitting in the direction of Las Vegas Raiders players during a recent game.

Dothan, AL, October 19, 2026 —
The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one game after he was seen spitting in the direction of Las Vegas Raiders players during a recent game, according to the information provided. The account links the suspension to that incident but does not include further details about the league’s decision.
The game’s date and location were not provided, nor was the identity of any player involved beyond the reference to Raiders players. The account does not say whether the spitting made contact with anyone or describe what occurred before or after the incident.
The suspension is for one game. However, the information does not specify when it takes effect, which game Gardner-Johnson would miss, or whether he plans to appeal. It also does not include a statement from the NFL, the Bills, Gardner-Johnson or the Raiders.
As a result, the available details establish the length of the suspension and the conduct cited in connection with it, but leave the league’s explanation and any response from the parties unclear. No additional information about the incident or its consequences was provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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