Antonio Brown takes major shot at C.J. Gardner-Johnson after Bills CB reveals reason behind Texans exit

× Antonio Brown took a dig at C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Sunday.

The former Pro Bowl wide receiver didn't mince words about the Buffalo Bills safety's playing ability after the defensive back tried to explain his abrupt firing from the Houston Texans. Ad Gardner-Johnson's stay in Houston in 2025 lasted only three games. The New York Post reported that the safety blamed his sudden release from Houston on an off-field confrontation during training camp at The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia.

Brown shared his reaction to the Super Bowl LIX winner's explanation on X on Saturday. "Because he’s [] AF at football?" Brown tweeted.

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According to Gardner-Johnson, an individual who was not technically part of the organization but was a close friend of Texans General Manager Nick Caserio, called him a derogatory name. The safety admitted that he got out of his body during the argument. He claimed the individual was responsible for his release three weeks into the regular season.

The Texans cut Gardner-Johnson in late September after the team collapsed to an ugly 0-3 start. Despite playing 96% of the defensive snaps for Houston, he recorded only 15 tackles and failed to register a single interception or pass deflection. Ad Also Read: “You see that band’s getting broken up”: Ex-Eagles safety C.

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J. Gardner-Johnson the Buffalo Bills' ultimate competitor The Buffalo Bills made several moves this offseason to strengthen their roster around quarterback Josh Allen, with one of the biggest additions being safety C.J.

Gardner-Johnson. He was signed to a one-year, $6 million contract in March. Ad Gardner-Johnson made an impression during the team's first minicamp, where he often matched up against Allen.

Speaking to reporters after practice, Allen praised the defensive back for the energy and intensity he brings every day. "It's been awesome," Allen said. "He's a competitor.

He's the loudest guy in the room at all times. He's a constant, constant competitor and nothing he does is half speed. He does it full speed.

Ad "And to have a guy like that in your locker room, pushing your guys and forcing them to compete even harder, those guys are gems. And I think ever team needs that type of a guy."Gardner-Johnson is expected to start alongside Cole Bishop in Buffalo's secondary, while fellow veteran Geno Stone adds further depth at safety.

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The former Pro Bowl wide receiver didn't mince words about the Buffalo Bills safety's playing ability after the defensive back tried to explain his abrupt firing from the Houston Texans. Ad Gardner-Johnson's stay in Houston in 2025 lasted only three games. The New York Post reported that the safety blamed his sudden release from Houston on an off-field confrontation during training camp at The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia.

Brown shared his reaction to the Super Bowl LIX winner's explanation on X on Saturday. "Because he’s [] AF at football?" Brown tweeted.

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According to Gardner-Johnson, an individual who was not technically part of the organization but was a close friend of Texans General Manager Nick Caserio, called him a derogatory name. The safety admitted that he got out of his body during the argument. He claimed the individual was responsible for his release three weeks into the regular season.

The Texans cut Gardner-Johnson in late September after the team collapsed to an ugly 0-3 start. Despite playing 96% of the defensive snaps for Houston, he recorded only 15 tackles and failed to register a single interception or pass deflection. Ad Also Read: “You see that band’s getting broken up”: Ex-Eagles safety C.

J. Gardner-Johnson takes shot at Saquon Barkley over A.J.

Brown trade Also Read: C.J. Gardner-Johnson throws shade at American rapper for taking issue with Caleb Williams' painted nails on Madden cover Josh Allen calls C.

J. Gardner-Johnson the Buffalo Bills' ultimate competitor The Buffalo Bills made several moves this offseason to strengthen their roster around quarterback Josh Allen, with one of the biggest additions being safety C.J.

Gardner-Johnson. He was signed to a one-year, $6 million contract in March. Ad Gardner-Johnson