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C.J. Gardner-Johnson Injury Update: Latest on Bills S After Leaving Week 5 Game

Buffalo Bills' defense has been playing well against the Los Angeles Rams, but suffered a loss with C.J. Gardner-Johnson going down with an injury. Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect In a game that was expected to be a shootout, the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams have found themselves in a fight. The Buffalo defense has held its own, going into the half surrendering just seven points to the high-powered Rams' offense. During the second half, both teams have found more room to operate, and for the Bills, stopping the Rams just got a lot more difficult. During a drive at the end of the third quarter, safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson tackled running back Blake Corum following a 34-yard play. While going to the ground, Gardner-Johnsonsuffered an apparent lower-body injury, pointing to his right knee as soon as he was on the ground. He was able to get up on his own power, but had to limp off the field in obvious pain. Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen makes a catch and is tackled by Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

By Randy GurziOctober 13, 2026Sports Illustrated
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The injury status of C.J. Gardner-Johnson creates uncertainty in the Bills' secondary during a crucial stretch of the season. His absence would be a notable blow to their defensive versatility and game-planning.

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