Former Florida DB CJ Gardner-Johnson carted off field after injury in Bills practice
By Andrew Olson
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Former Florida defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson had to be carted off the field Saturday at Buffalo Bills practice.
Gardner-Johnson was observed having to be helped off the field after suffering what appeared to be a non-contact leg injury. Gardner-Johnson then visited the medical tent before being carted to the locker room.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson sustains injury, carted to the locker room on Day 3 of Bills training camp. Here’s how it happened and more: https://t.co/g8fY8sUCqa pic.twitter.com/0GMM467XYV
— alex brasky (@alexbrasky) August 1, 2026
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Gardner-Johnson, 28, is entering Year 8 of his NFL career. It is his first season in Buffalo.
The Bills signed Gardner-Johnson on a 1-year, $6 million contract in March. Gardner-Johnson has frequently been on the move after playing his first three seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
Gardner-Johnson’s 2025 season began as a member of the Houston Texans. He was released, however, after starting the team’s first 3 games. He spent a week on the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad before being released again.
The Chicago Bears added Gardner-Johnson to their roster on Oct. 29. Gardner-Johnson played in 10 regular-season games, recording 51 total tackles (5 TFLs), 4 passes defended, 2 interceptions and a career-high 3 sacks. He logged 15 total tackles in Houston before his release from the Texans.
For his career, Gardner-Johnson has played in 87 regular-season games, making 71 starts. He has recorded 370 total tackles, 27 TFLs, 7 sacks, 55 passes defended and 20 interceptions. He has had multiple stints with the Philadelphia Eagles (2022, 2024) in between his season with the Detroit Lions in 2023.
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