C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected after appearing to spit at Raiders (0:32)

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Oct 22, 2026, 11:22 AM ET

Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson 's one-game suspension for spitting at Las Vegas Raiders players in Sunday's game has been upheld by appeals hearing officer Jordy Nelson, the league announced Thursday.

Gardner-Johnson is one of two Bills players who were suspended for spitting during the road game against the Raiders. Defensive back and special teams captain Sam Franklin Jr . also was suspended for one game. Franklin denied spitting in a post to his Instagram Story on Wednesday and also has appealed his suspension.

Gardner-Johnson will miss the Bills' Week 8 game against the visiting Baltimore Ravens . Buffalo is on a bye this week.

Bills coach Joe Brady said Monday that there'll be no further punishment for Gardner-Johnson from the team beyond the league's suspension.…