Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson suspended one game for spitting at opponent
The NFL suspended the Buffalo safety without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct in Sunday's game against the Raiders, and he may appeal.
- Gardner-Johnson: 26 tackles, 1 interception, 2 passes defended
- Bills are 5-1 after six games
- Bowers: 28 catches, 382 yards, 3 touchdowns in 4 games
1 min read via Ian Rapoport, Adam SchefterHow this story was written
The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson without pay for one game for unsportsmanlike conduct, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Monday. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that cameras captured him spitting at Raiders tight end Brock Bowers.
According to the league's announcement, the act came in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The suspension begins Monday, October 26. He can return to the active roster Monday, November 2, after the Bills' November 1 game against the Baltimore Ravens. He may appeal.
Gardner-Johnson has appeared in six games this season. He has 26 tackles, 17 of them solo, along with one interception and two passes defended.
The Bills are 5-1. They rank second among 32 teams in offensive EPA and 31st in defensive EPA.
Bowers has 28 receptions on 43 targets for 382 yards and three touchdowns in four games. Las Vegas is 3-3.
Also in this story
More on the Buffalo Bills
Share this story
Keel Stats every day
The day's numbers as they come out: follow Keel Stats.
Reported byIan Rapoport, Adam Schefter
Ian Rapoport@RapSheet · NFL Network
From the NFL: Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been suspended without pay for one game for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct during Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. During the second quarter, Gardner-Johnson spit at an opponent, violating Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to “any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.” Gardner-Johnson’s suspension begins on Monday, October 26. He will be eligible to return to the Bills’ active roster on Monday, November 2, following the team’s November 1 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Gardner-Johnson may appeal the suspension. Any appeal will be heard and decided upon by either Derrick Brooks, Jordy Nelson, Ron Rivera, or James Thrash, the hearing officers jointly appointed and compensated by the NFL and NFLPA to decide appeals of on-field player discipline.
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter · ESPN
Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is being suspended one game after cameras captured him spitting at Raiders TE Brock Bowers. https://t.co/ETjKhMUqt8
From the reports quoted here and Keel Stats data; every number is checked against them before publishing.
Comments
Keep it about basketball and football, and keep it civil.
Sign in to join the discussion.
Sign in to Keel Stats
New here? Your first day of Pro is free, no card.
Loading comments…