Overview
- Gardner-Johnson was ejected for spitting at Raiders players during the Oct. 18 game and the NFL suspended him one game without pay after an unsuccessful appeal.
- He served the suspension in Buffalo’s Week 8 game versus the Ravens and the Bills cut him the next day on Nov. 3 without a detailed public explanation.
- The veteran started six games for Buffalo this season, recording 26 tackles and one interception after joining on a one-year deal.
- On Nov. 14–15 he posted an emotional Instagram Story saying “In just a couple of weeks, EVERYONE turned on me,” and fans and analysts responded with a mix of sympathy, concern for his mental health, and criticism of his conduct.
- A noted journeyman who won a Super Bowl with Philadelphia in the 2024 season, Gardner-Johnson remains a free agent and some analysts say he could be a short-term, low-cost option for teams that accept the behavioral risk.