C.J. Gardner-Johnson suspended one game for spitting

Ejection came in second quarter of 33-30 win

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read

What happened: The NFL suspended Gardner-Johnson without pay for one game under Rule 12, Section 3. The discipline followed a second-quarter ejection for spitting during a 33-30 win Sunday.

Why it matters: The ban removes a starting safety from the secondary for one game. He becomes eligible to return the following week.

By the numbers: Made 66 tackles with 3 sacks and 2 interceptions in 13 games in 2025. Drafted in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 105th overall, out of Florida.

What to watch: He becomes eligible to return the following week.

Sources

NFL.com 2026-10-21T15:37:38.565622+00:00

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