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Bills | Bills release C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Damar Hamlin ‘likely’ to keep starting job

The Bills have released S C.J. Gardner-Johnson after he served a one-game suspension for spitting in the direction of Raiders TE Brock Bowers. NFL Network reported on Tuesday that the decision was driven more by inconsistency in Gardner-Johnson's performances than by the spitting incident. Gardner-Johnson started Buffalo's first six games after joining the team in…

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November 4, 2026

Bills | Bills release C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Damar Hamlin ‘likely’ to keep starting job

The Bills have released S C.J. Gardner-Johnson after he served a one-game suspension for spitting in the direction of Raiders TE Brock Bowers. NFL Network reported on Tuesday that the decision was driven more by inconsistency in Gardner-Johnson’s performances than by the spitting incident. Gardner-Johnson started Buffalo’s first six games after joining the team in the offseason, recording 26 tackles, two passes defended and one interception. Bills S Damar Hamlin replaced him in the starting lineup for Sunday’s 36-10 win over the Ravens and is likely to retain his place.