EmailPrintLAS VEGAS -- Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected from Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders following an altercation in the final minute before halftime.Gardner-Johnson appeared to have spat in the direction toward some Raiders offensive linemen, including center Tyler Linderbaum, in the time between a play, triggering an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and his disqualification. Gardner-Johnson had been jawing with Raiders players throughout the half and seemingly missed a couple of tackles in the game's early going.Without Gardner-Johnson, the Bills' options at safety opposite fellow starter Cole Bishop include Damar Hamlin, Jalen Kilgore and Sam Franklin Jr.Gardner-Johnson was also penalized for unnecessary roughness in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams. He was last ejected in 2024 as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles in a game where he received two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties.Following the Bills' Week 4 loss to the New England Patriots, Gardner-Johnson made headlines by seemingly slighting Patriots receiver Efton Chism, calling Chism a practice squad player after he helped beat the Bills with a game-winning touchdown.The Bills and Raiders were tied 13-13 at halftime.
