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Bills CB Still Furious About Dramatic Exit From Texans

Bills CB Still Furious About Dramatic Exit From Texans

Summary

Buffalo Bills defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson will play against his former team, the Houston Texans, on September 13. Gardner-Johnson was released by the Texans after three games in 2025 following a heated exchange with teammates, and he expressed frustration over how his release was handled.

Key Facts

  • C.J. Gardner-Johnson will face the Houston Texans in the season opener on September 13.
  • The Texans released Gardner-Johnson on September 23 after three games in the 2025 season.
  • The release followed a heated and physical but non-fighting confrontation with teammates Kamari Lassiter and Derek Stingley Jr.
  • Gardner-Johnson denied some reports about the reasons for his release, calling them "lies."
  • He felt disrespected because the coaching staff, including head coach DeMeco Ryans, did not address the issues publicly.
  • Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Buffalo Bills in free agency.
  • He is expected to be a starter for the Bills in their first game of the season against Houston.
  • Since being drafted in 2019, Gardner-Johnson has played for several teams, with Buffalo being his eighth team.
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