Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has broken his silence following his recent release from the Buffalo Bills.
The 28-year-old defensive back took to social media to express his frustration following a difficult few weeks.
According to an Instagram post highlighted by “the New York Post”, the player felt abandoned after his departure from Buffalo.
In the social media message, the player wrote “In just a couple of weeks , EVERYONE turned on me!” according to Yahoo Sports.
He suggested that he lacked genuine support and suffered through years of pain trying to fit in.
His tenure with the Bills ended shortly after he completed a one-game suspension for spitting toward Las Vegas Raiders players Brock Bowers and Tyler Linderbaum.
The NFL handed down the suspension without pay following the Week 6 incident where he was ejected from the game.
Prior to his release, Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year, $6 million deal with Buffalo in March and started the season as an important part of the secondary.
He previously issued an apology for his actions and took full responsibility for his behavior.
He noted at the time “There is no excuse for my actions, and I take full accountability.”
Throughout his career, the safety has also played for the Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears.
His first season in Detroit was notably disrupted by a pectoral injury that kept him out for 14 games.
Gardner-Johnson remains a free agent and is currently waiting for his next opportunity in the National Football League.
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