What happened: Former Bills safety Jordan Poyer said he saw Gardner-Johnson's struggles in Buffalo coming back in training camp, and explained why he thought the fit never worked. Buffalo released the safety after six starts on Nov. 3.

Why it matters: Poyer predicted a playoff return for the Bills in August, so his read on the secondary comes from someone who played in that locker room. Gardner-Johnson was carted to the locker room during camp on Aug. 1 and had a one-game suspension upheld in October.

What to watch: Where Gardner-Johnson lands next is the open question.