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

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.