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Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson goes down with lower calf strain: Source

Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is out with a lower calf strain, leaving the team's secondary depth in question.

By · Published August 2, 2026  11:27 UTC · Updated August 4, 2026  12:30 UTC

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Gardner-Johnson sustained a lower calf strain during practice, prompting concern. Reports indicated that the injury was not severe, and he may avoid significant time on the sidelines.

Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is out with a lower calf strain, leaving the team's secondary depth in question.
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Gardner-Johnson suffered a lower calf strain during practice. The injury raises concerns about the team's secondary depth. The Bills will need to rely on other players to fill the gap while Gardner-Johnson recovers.

The team has not yet specified how long he will be out. The New York Times reports that the injury will further test the secondary depth. Gardner-Johnson was taken off the field on a cart, according to NewYorkUpstate.com.

The Bills received a positive update on his status, according to sports.yahoo.com. USA Today notes that he may be 'all right' after the scare.

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Who is C.J. Gardner-Johnson?

C.J. Gardner-Johnson is a safety for the Buffalo Bills.

What is the extent of Gardner-Johnson's injury?

Gardner-Johnson suffered a lower calf strain. The extent of the injury and the recovery timeline are not yet specified.

How will the Bills address the injury?

The Bills will need to rely on other players to fill the gap while Gardner-Johnson recovers.

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