defensive back
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
National Football League · no current team on record
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson is 28 years old, born December 20, 1997. Gardner-Johnson is 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) and 207 lb (94 kg). Gardner-Johnson has no NFL roster entry as of November 3, 2026; last listed with the Buffalo Bills. Gardner-Johnson's 2026 salary is $3,500,000, under a contract through 2027. Gardner-Johnson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2019, round 4, pick 105, out of Florida.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson at a glance
- Age28 born December 20, 1997
- Height5 ft 11 in 180 cm
- Weight207 lb 94 kg
- Experience8th season debut 2019
- CollegeFlorida
- 2026 salary$3.5 million contract through 2027
Recent form
C.J. Gardner-Johnson stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18 | at Raiders | W 33–30 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 12 | at Rams | W 37–34 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | vs Patriots | L 26–29 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | vs Chargers | W 24–16 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 17 | vs Lions | W 41–31 | 1 | 0 |
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Contract
C.J. Gardner-Johnson contract
- 2026 salary$3.5 million
- Signed through2027
- WithBuffalo Bills
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $1.3 million |
| 2020 | $685,000 |
| 2021 | $850,000 |
| 2022 | $2.5 million |
| 2023 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $8 million |
| 2025 | $8.5 million |
| 2026 | $3.5 million |
Career
C.J. Gardner-Johnson career and teams
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- BornDecember 20, 1997, Cocoa, FL, USA
- Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Weight207 lb (94 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2019, round 4, pick 105
- Drafted byNew Orleans Saints
- Debut2019
| Season | Team | Role | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Buffalo Bills | S | Nov 2026 |
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