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C.J.
Gardner-Johnson

#22

BUF Bills

6'0"

208lbs

28y/o

Overall Grade '26

40th/79 - Ss

Snap Count '26

2nd/101 - Ss

Interceptions '26

10th/79 - Ss

Pass Breakups '26

11th/79 - Ss

C.J.

Gardner-Johnson

#22

BUF Bills

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/16/2026

C.J. Gardner-Johnson is a safety for the Buffalo Bills who earned a 62.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 40th among 79 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 67.3 ranked 24th among 79 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 42.5 ranked 77th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Gardner-Johnson broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 0.0 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 0 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 7 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

4th/79 Ss

INTERCEPTIONS

10th/79 Ss

TOTAL PRESSURES

19th/79 Ss

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

67th/79 Ss

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Interceptions

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Yards per Reception Allowed

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Receptions Allowed

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Coverage Snaps

C.J. Gardner-Johnson

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C.J.
Gardner-Johnson