Vrabel defends Patriots player after Gardner-Johnson criticism

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 22:24 · Archive

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel responded to criticism from Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

New England defeated the Bills 29-26 on Sunday, with an undrafted free agent making a one-handed catch during the game. After the match, Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson dismissed the player as a 'practice squad player'.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel responded with criticism of his own directed at Gardner-Johnson, defending his player. The exchange drew attention on social media.

How it is being reported

• Mike Vrabel shades C.J. Gardner-Johnson after Bills veteran’s ‘practice squad’ digMike Vrabel sent a shot at Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson in defense of one of his own Patriots players.New York Post · 6 Oct, 22:16
• Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel takes brutal shot at CJ Gardner-Johnson after 'sore loser' interview went viralChism, an undrafted free agent, made a stunning one-handed catch as New England secured a 29-26 victory on Sunday. But afterwards Gardner-Johnson dismissed him as a 'practice squad player.'Daily Mail Sport · 5 Oct, 23:21

In this story: Mike Vrabel · C.J. Gardner-Johnson · New England Patriots · Buffalo Bills

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