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Chauncey Gardner-Johnson

#22 DB / Buffalo Bills / EXP: 8YRS Height: 5-11 Weight: 208 lb Age: 28 College: Florida Bye 7

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    C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Released by Buffalo

    The Bills released Chauncey Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.Gardner-Johnson missed the Bills' Week 8 36-10 win over the Ravens due to a one-game suspension. Having just been reinstated Monday, the 28-year-old's inconsistent play with the team was the leading cause of his release, per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. The seventh-year pro will look elsewhere for another shot at playing this season.

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    Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Reinstated but may not start

    Chauncey Gardner-Johnson has been reinstated after serving a one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reported Monday.The Buffalo Bills have been granted a one-day exemption to return Gardner-Johnson to the active roster but it remains unclear what will be done with the free safety. Coach Joe Brady has yet to name a starting safety opposite Cole Bishop for Week 9 against the Vikings, and Damar Hamlin may get the start after displaying strong consistency in the Bills' Week 8 win over the Ravens.

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    Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: One-game suspension upheld

    The NFL announced Thursday that Chauncey Gardner-Johnson's one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct has been upheld.Gardner-Johnson's attempt to appeal his suspension was unsuccessful Thursday. The 28-year-old was ejected from the Buffalo Bills Week 6 game for spitting in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. Damar Hamlin and Dee Alford will likely see additional snaps in the secondary.

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    Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Handed one-game ban

    The NFL announced Monday that Chauncey Gardner-Johnson has received a one-game suspension without pay for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct during Sunday's 33-30 win over the Raiders.During the second quarter of the game, Gardner-Johnson was ejected after spitting in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. The Buffalo Bills are on bye in Week 7, so the veteran defensive back will serve the ban during a Week 8 game against the Ravens. Gardner-Johnson's absence likely clears the way for Damar Hamlin and Dee Alford to see added snaps in the secondary.

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    Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Secures key interception in win

    Chauncey Gardner-Johnson logged five tackles (three solo) and two passes defensed, including one interception, in the Buffalo Bills' 24-16 win over the Chargers on Sunday.Quarterback Justin Herbert threw Gardner-Johnson a "meatball sub", according to commentator Tom Brady, early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. The pick resulted in the Bills taking a lead for the first time in the game, with the 17-13 score becoming the closest gap in the remainder of the contest. The safety intercepted the ball at the 1-yard line, likely saving a touchdown or, at the very least, a field goal. Gardner-Johnson played 68 of the team's 69 defensive plays in the contest.

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    Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Back to practice

    Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's training camp session, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.Gardner-Johnson participated in both individual and team drills Thursday, making a quick recovery from the calf strain he'd suffered in Saturday's practice. The veteran safety should be able to participate without restrictions moving forward as he gears up to play a key role in the Buffalo Bills' secondary this coming season.

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    Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Avoids season-ending blow

    Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (calf) suffered a lower calf strain Saturday, Chris Brown of the Buffalo Bills Radio Network reports.Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field during Saturday's practice with what many feared was a season-ending Achilles tear. The news is significantly more uplifting, though there is still no timetable revealed for the starting safety's return. Damar Hamlin and Geno Stone have been receiving a majority of the reps across Cole Bishop in Gardner-Johnson's absence, with rookie fifth-round pick Jalon Kilgore not yet earning a significant share of snaps with the starting secondary.

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    Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Carted off field Saturday

    Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field to the locker room during Saturday's training camp practice due to a right lower-leg injury, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.Gardner-Johnson had to be helped into the medical tent after the injury before being taken back to the locker room, where he'll undergo further tests to evaluate the severity of the injury. The 28-year-old signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills in March in what was a significant upgrade to the team's secondary, so an extended absence would be a blow to Buffalo's defense. Gardner-Johnson was replaced by Geno Stone in team drills.

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    Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Links up with Buffalo

    Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and the Buffalo Bills agreed to terms on a one-year contract Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Gardner-Johnson opened the 2025 season with the Texans after being traded by the Eagles in March of last year. He appeared in only three games for Houston before being released in late September, which led to the 2019 fourth-rounder signing with the Bears in late October. Gardner-Johnson played a key role in the Bears' secondary and finished the regular season with 51 tackles (35 solo), including 3.0 sacks, four pass defenses (two interceptions) and one forced fumble across 10 games with Chicago. He'll now head to Buffalo, where he's projected to start at safety alongside 2024 second-rounder Cole Bishop.

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    Bears' C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Productive after slow start in 2025

    Chauncey Gardner-Johnson totaled 66 tackles (46 solo), including 3.0 sacks, two interceptions and four passes defended across 13 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign.Gardner-Johnson started the season with the Texans but was released after struggling across the first three games. The 28-year-old ended up signing with Chicago in late October, where he was much more productive, racking up a career-high 3.0 sacks across just 10 outings. Gardner-Johnson is set to become a free agent this offseason and could join his fifth team in the past four seasons.

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