Gardner-Johnson Returns From Calf Strain, Targets Week 1 Texans Reunion
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Updated · ESPN · Aug 6
Gardner-Johnson Returns From Calf Strain, Targets Week 1 Texans Reunion
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Aug 6
Summary
Buffalo safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said he felt "100%" after returning Thursday from a right calf strain that had sidelined him for two practices.
Week 1 at Houston is already his focus: the 28-year-old said he "can't wait" to face the Texans after what he called lies surrounding his release last season.
Houston cut Gardner-Johnson after an 0-3 start and a heated postgame dispute following a loss to Jacksonville; coach DeMeco Ryans said then it was in the team's best interest.
Gardner-Johnson said Buffalo's communication has been "amazing" and that he is already settling into a vocal leadership role on a one-year deal.
The quick return matters for Buffalo's opening stretch, with road games against the Texans and Lions in the Bills' first two weeks.