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Buffalo Bills depth chart
NFL · AFC East · 2026
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson

S · 8th season
YR 8
Current depth chart
SS2SecondYR 8
Depth relationships
SS13Damar Hamlin→
SS222C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSELECTED
SS328Sam Franklin Jr.→
Bio
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.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson played 6 games in 2025 with a 90% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height5'11"Weight208 lbHometownCocoa, FLAge29CollegeFloridaDraftedRound 4 · #105 overall · 2019 · NOExperience7 NFL seasons
Contract
$3.5Mper year · AAV
Years 1Guaranteed $3.0MCap 1.2%
T-35 of 144 · S market by AAV
Production · 2026 · 6 GP
Defense
0
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
1
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
FLORIDAthrough 2018
SAINTS2019 – 2021
Drafted · Round 4 · Pick 105
EAGLES2022
LIONS2023
EAGLES2024
BEARS2025
BILLS2026 — present