Total tackles
4.7 avg · last 3 observed
Season avg: 4.7 · Home: 3.0 (2) · Away: 8.0 (1)
NFL performance trends
2026 regular season · 3 recorded appearances. Latest: 2026-09-27.
Solo tackles
3.3 avg · last 3 observed
Season avg: 3.3 · Home: 2.0 (2) · Away: 6.0 (1)
Passes defended
0.7 avg · last 3 observed
Season avg: 0.7 · Home: 1.0 (2) · Away: 0.0 (1)
Interceptions
0.3 avg · last 3 observed
Season avg: 0.3 · Home: 0.5 (2) · Away: 0.0 (1)
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| Date | Opponent | Total tackles | Solo tackles | Passes defended | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | LAC | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026-09-18 | DET | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-09-13 | @ HOU | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
ESPN · Checked 2026-09-29. Preseason, playoffs and missing values are excluded. Historical averages are not projections. Game log source
Explore NFL player picksC.J. Gardner-Johnson Bio
C.J. Gardner-Johnson is an NFL safety for the Buffalo Bills as of September 30, 2026. Buffalo signed him to a one-year contract on March 13, 2026. The 5-foot-11, 208-pound defensive back is from Cocoa, Florida, and attended the University of Florida.
Born on December 20, 1997, Gardner-Johnson entered the NFL when the New Orleans Saints selected him in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He developed into a versatile defensive back who has played safety and slot corner, with a style built around physical coverage, tackling, competitiveness and creating turnovers.
Gardner-Johnson has played for the Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills. He helped Philadelphia win Super Bowl LIX following the 2024 season, then joined Buffalo in 2026. Bills coaches and executives have emphasized his veteran experience, aggressive edge and ability to bring energy to the secondary.
- Jersey number
- 8
- Position
- S
- Birth date
- 12/20/1997
- College
- Florida