C.J. Gardner-Johnson holds the SS · Starter spot in Buffalo Bills’s safety room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

C.J. Gardner-Johnson played 14 games in 2025 with a 88% snap share.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson is a safety from Cocoa, Florida, who played college football at Florida. The Buffalo Bills signed him to a one-year contract with an average yearly value of $3.5 million. Originally drafted by New Orleans in the fourth round (105th overall) in 2019, Gardner-Johnson enters his eighth season of professional football. During the 2025 season, he recorded three sacks, two interceptions, and five passes defended.

Floridathrough 2018

Saints2019 – 2021

Eagles2022

Lions2023

Eagles2024

Bears2025

Billspresent

CollegeFloridaDraftRound 4 · No. 105 overall · 2019 · NOAcquiredAcquired from New Orleans Saints · drafted thereHometownCocoa, FL