Gardner‑Johnson ejected after spitting on Bowers at Allegiant Stadium
Bills safety C.J. Gardner‑Johnson was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after spitting on Buffalo’s Brock Bowers during a Week 6 game in Las Vegas.
Key points
- Gardner‑Johnson was ejected for spitting on Bowers in the second quarter.
- Bowers entered the game as an active player and remained on the field after the incident.
- The incident was described by commentators as childish, immature and unprofessional.
- It was a rare disciplinary action in the game.
- Bowers had 24 catches, 312 yards and three touchdowns in the previous three games.
Brock Bowers on the field as C.J. Gardner‑Johnson is ejected
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers entered the Week 6 matchup against the Buffalo Bills as an active, healthy player on the field.
Going into Week 6, Bowers had recorded 24 catches for 312 yards and three touchdowns over three contests.
During the game, Bowers was targeted for the first time in the third quarter but did not record a reception.
Late in the second quarter, Bills safety C.J. Gardner‑Johnson was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after spitting on Bowers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
“This is about as disrespectful as it gets,” said legendary play‑by‑play announcer Jim Nantz.
The incident prompted commentary from CBS analysts, who described the act as “childish, immature, and unprofessional.”
Gardner‑Johnson’s ejection marked a rare disciplinary action in the game, while Bowers remained on the roster and participated in the remainder of the contest.
Your questions, answered
Why was C.J. Gardner‑Johnson ejected from the game?
He was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after spitting on Brock Bowers.
What happened to Brock Bowers after the incident?
Bowers remained on the roster and played for the rest of the game.
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