Overview
- The ejection occurred Sunday at Allegiant Stadium after CBS broadcast replays showed Gardner-Johnson spin and spit in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and nearby linemen.
- Officials assessed an unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty that shortened a Raiders field-goal attempt and helped tie the score before halftime.
- The NFL opened a disciplinary review immediately and could apply the 2025 precedent that has led to one-game suspensions or lost game checks for on-field spitting.
- Gardner-Johnson enters the review with a long history of fines totaling about $195,000 and at least one prior ejection in December 2024, and 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk has now said Gardner-Johnson spat on him in 2025.
- The Bills must weigh roster and reputational consequences during their upcoming bye week while the league typically finishes video review and announces any fine or suspension within days.