New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel responds to Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s postgame comments after the Patriots defeat the Bills 29-26 on Sunday. The remarks come after the game, in which New England snaps Buffalo’s three-game winning streak.
According to multiple outlets, Gardner-Johnson made a controversial statement that included a reference to a “practice squad” New England player. In response, Vrabel publicly disputes the characterization and defends his team, firing back at Gardner-Johnson’s claims.
While the outlets differ slightly in how they frame the exchange—using language such as “fires back,” “shades,” or “returns the serve”—they all describe the same basic sequence: a postgame rant or dig by Gardner-Johnson, followed by Vrabel addressing it on Monday and clarifying his position regarding the Patriots player he says was unfairly targeted.
