Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is ejected during Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders after an official appears to see him spit toward Raiders players. ESPN and other outlets report the incident happens late in the first half and leads to his immediate removal from the contest, with the Bills leading at the time.
Multiple reports describe the play as occurring amid an altercation and frame it as unsportsmanlike conduct. Several outlets specifically identify Raiders tight end Brock Bowers as the direction of the spit, and the penalty is cited as affecting the Raiders’ ensuing offensive sequence, including a field-goal setup. CBS Sports adds that the ejection is Gardner-Johnson’s second career ejection.
Outlets differ in tone and detail, ranging from straightforward descriptions of the ejection to more graphic characterizations of the incident. A few also note that the NFL could pursue additional discipline, such as a fine and possible suspension, based on the league’s review process.
