Bills defensive back Gardner-Johnson speaks after release

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 01:37 · Archive

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has spoken for the first time since being cut by the Buffalo Bills this month.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a 28-year-old safety, posted an emotional statement on his Instagram Story on Saturday following his release by the Buffalo Bills. He wrote that 'everyone turned on me' in just a couple of weeks, saying he received 'no friends, no real support' after the incident that led to his dismissal.

Gardner-Johnson was cut by the Bills earlier this month after just six games with the team, which had signed him during the offseason. His release came one day after he completed a one-game suspension for spitting at Las Vegas Raiders players during the Bills' Week 6 win on 18 October. He was ejected from that game. In his six games for Buffalo, he recorded 26 tackles and one interception.

In his Instagram statement, Gardner-Johnson expressed frustration about his treatment, saying he went through 'years of pain, alone, suffering trying to fit in' and never received the same opportunities as others. He pushed back against suggestions about his character and attitude, calling for better understanding of him as a person. He has not yet been signed by another team.

How it is being reported

• Spitting NFL star CJ Gardner-Johnson claims 'everyone turned on me' in rambling statement as he breaks silence on getting axed by the BillsThe former Super Bowl champion was axed by Buffalo earlier this month after he was suspended for spitting at an opponent. He had played just six games for the team.Daily Mail Sport · 15 Nov, 01:13
• C.J. Gardner-Johnson says ‘everyone turned on me’ in first comments since Bills releaseHe spoke for the first time since being cut by the Bills.New York Post · 14 Nov, 22:12

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