Bills officially release CJ Gardner-Johnson after spitting suspension

After serving a one-game suspension for spitting at Las Vegas Raiders players in Week 6 , CJ Gardner-Johnson will not be preparing for a Week 9 showdown against the Minnesota Vikings, as the Buffalo Bills have officially released him from his contract. Taking to social media to announce the move, ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe revealed that CJGJ wasn’t necessarily released for the spitting incident, but because Buffalo simply felt more comfortable with Damar Hamlin filling his former spot moving forward. “Bills are releasing safety CJ Gardner-Johnson, per source.