NFL suspends Buffalo Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson after grotesque spitting incident
The NFL has suspended Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one game without pay after he spat at Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers during Sunday’s match. The incident led to his ejection and an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, which helped the Raiders reach field-goal range and draw level before half-time; Buffalo went on to win 33-30.
Gardner-Johnson apologised on social media, calling his action inappropriate and accepting responsibility. He will miss the Bills’ upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens. The article also cites previous on-field and practice altercations involving Gardner-Johnson, as well as last season’s suspension and fine for Eagles player Jalen Carter after he spat at Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
- Gardner-Johnson received a one-game suspension without pay.
- He was ejected after spitting at Brock Bowers.
- He will miss Buffalo’s game against Baltimore.