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Bills Bolster Secondary with C.J. Gardner-Johnson
13 Mar
Summary
- Veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year deal.
- The deal is worth up to $6 million for the upcoming season.
- Gardner-Johnson previously played for five NFL teams.

The Buffalo Bills have addressed their safety position by signing veteran C.J. Gardner-Johnson. The former Chicago Bear agreed to a one-year contract that could reach $6 million. Gardner-Johnson will have an opportunity to compete for a starting role alongside Cole Bishop in the Bills' defensive backfield.
This signing comes after the Bills released Taylor Rapp and saw Damar Hamlin and Jordan Poyer enter free agency this offseason, with Poyer and Hamlin still unsigned. Gardner-Johnson brings extensive NFL experience, having played for five different teams since entering the league in 2019.
Across seven seasons and 87 games, Gardner-Johnson has recorded 370 tackles, 20 interceptions, and 55 pass defenses. He has also started 11 playoff games. Known for his vocal presence, he joins Josh Allen as notable




