Ex-Bills Safety Gardner-Johnson Says He Was Abandoned

C.J. Gardner-Johnson said on Instagram that he felt abandoned after the Buffalo Bills released him following a one-game suspension for spitting at an opponent. He also disputed criticism of his character and said he had not received the same opportunities as other players. Gardner-Johnson had started all six games he played for Buffalo before his release. Bills coach Joe Brady said the decision followed an organizational evaluation, while expressing affection for Gardner-Johnson and saying the move was made in the team’s best interest.