Bills Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson Ejected for Spitting at Opponent

Buffalo Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson received an ejection from Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders after spitting at opponent Brock Bowers during the second quarter. The incident occurred in front of an official, who immediately flagged the play, leading to Gardner-Johnson's removal from the game.

As he left the field, Gardner-Johnson was observed smiling. This event follows a recent controversy where Gardner-Johnson made disparaging remarks about Patriots undrafted free agent Efton Chism. After Chism's game-winning touchdown against the Bills, Gardner-Johnson referred to him as a "practice squad player" who likely wouldn't be heard from again. This comment drew a sharp response from Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, who highlighted Gardner-Johnson's own frequent team changes while defending Chism's work ethic and respect within the team.

Gardner-Johnson, drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2019, has played for multiple teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, and Chicago Bears, before joining the Bills. Chism, in contrast, has played in 11 regular-season games and has not been on the Patriots' practice squad.