22C.J. Gardner-Johnson
S · 8th season
YR 8
Current depth chart
SS1StarterYR 8
Depth relationships
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 14 games in 2025 with a 77% 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-37 of 139 · S market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
65
TACKLES
5
TFL
3
SACKS
2
INT
4
PBU
1
FF
Career path
FLORIDAthrough 2018
SAINTS2019 – 2021
Drafted · Round 4 · Pick 105
EAGLES2022
LIONS2023
EAGLES2024
BEARS2025
BILLS2026 — present