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C.J.Gardner-Johnson

SS#22BUF Bills

6'0" • 208lbs • 28y/o

Overall Grade '26: 73.9; 17th/93 - Ss
Snap Count '26: 288; 1st/140 - Ss
Interceptions '26: 1; 5th/93 - Ss
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C.J.

Gardner-Johnson

#22

BUF Bills

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/9/2026

C.J. Gardner-Johnson is a safety for the Buffalo Bills who earned a 73.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 17th among 93 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 80.6 ranked 5th among 93 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 47.8 ranked 88th at the position.

He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Gardner-Johnson broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 48.6 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 4 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 14 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Buffalo Bills

2026 - Present

Chicago Bears

2025

Baltimore Ravens

2025

Houston Texans

2025

Philadelphia Eagles

2022, 2024

Detroit Lions

2023

New Orleans Saints

2019 - 2021

Florida Gators

2016 - 2018

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

37th/93 Ss

INTERCEPTIONS

5th/93 Ss

TOTAL PRESSURES

58th/93 Ss

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

24th/93 Ss

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

48.6

Yards per Reception Allowed

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

Total Snaps

288

Run Defense Snaps

107

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

180

C.J.Gardner-Johnson

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