# C.J. Gardner-Johnson says ‘everyone turned on me’ in first comments since Bills release

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/c-j-gardner-johnson-says-everyone-turned-on-me-in-first-comments-since-bills-release/
- Published: 2026-11-14T22:12:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T23:33:53+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/sports/c-j-gardner-johnson-says-everyone-turned-on-me-after-bills-release/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Gardner-Johnson says he felt abandoned after his release.
- Buffalo cut him after six starts this season.
- His release followed a one-game suspension.

## Summary

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has posted an emotional message saying he felt abandoned after his release from the Buffalo Bills. His comments draw attention to the personal impact of losing a place on a team, while his departure followed a suspension for spitting at an opponent.

The 28-year-old defensive back was released earlier this month after starting the Bills’ first six games, having joined the team in the offseason. The move came a day after he completed a one-game suspension for an incident during Buffalo’s 18 October win over the Raiders. Gardner-Johnson has played for six teams in eight NFL seasons and won the Super Bowl with the Eagles in the 2024-25 season.

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