Former Lions Safety Suddenly Available After Surprising Release

It’s been a whirlwind 2026 season for former Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who joined the Buffalo Bills on a one-year, $6 million contract, but ran afoul of the NFL after spitting towards Tyler Linderbaum and Brock Bowers during their Week 6 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Not only was Gardner-Johnson suspended for one game, but now, he’s being hit with even more difficult news: he’s been released from the Bills. Former Detroit Lions Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson Released By The Bills On Tuesday afternoon, it was reported that the Bills have decided to release safety C.J.