Bills Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson Back at Practice After Injury Scare
Summary
Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was injured during practice but later tests showed it was a calf strain, not a serious Achilles tear. He and teammate Deone Walker have both returned to practice as the team prepares for their preseason game on August 15.Key Facts
- Gardner-Johnson left practice on August 1 with a right leg injury.
- Initial concern was a torn Achilles tendon, but tests revealed a calf strain.
- Head coach Joe Brady has not given a specific timeline for Gardner-Johnson’s return.
- Defensive tackle Deone Walker, who had a left elbow injury, also returned to practice.
- Gardner-Johnson was a 2019 fourth-round draft pick, starting with the New Orleans Saints.
- He played for several teams before joining the Bills on a one-year, $6 million contract in March.
- Gardner-Johnson had a strong 2022 season with the Philadelphia Eagles, including six interceptions.
- The Bills’ preseason opener is scheduled for August 15 against the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium.
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