‘You got me pissed now’ – New Buffalo Bills addition went off and he says it’s a great thing
Buffalo Bills defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson didn’t hold back when the Houston Texans got mentioned.
Buffalo Bills defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson did not hold back on Thursday when a reporter brought up the Houston Texans.
Gardner-Johnson, who signed with the Bills earlier this offseason, started the 2025 season with Houston but was released after just three games.
And the way his time with the Texans ended clearly still bothers him.
Well, the way it’s perceived still bothers him.
When Gardner-Johnson was released, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said it was his decision.
“It was my decision to move on,” said Ryans last fall. “I know what’s best for my team… Coming from me, the head coach, it was the best for our team. That’s why I made the decision.”
A report from the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander suggested there were issues with Gardner-Johnson’s reliance on his own knowledge instead of playing within the Texans’ defensive scheme.
Gardner-Johnson took issue with that narrative on Thursday, making it clear he wanted his side of the story out there.
“All the bullshit that came out was lies, but whatever – I can’t wait to see them,” said Gardner-Johnson. “I’m glad you asked about that Texans shit. You got me pissed now.”
“They [said they] released me because I wasn’t dealing with the team and I didn’t fit in well. Well, why doesn’t the coach [speak] up about it? … It’s a good team. I’m not putting nothing past them. It’s just the situation and how they handled me, it just wasn’t respectful. … A five-second phone call don’t justify nothing.”
Gardner-Johnson, who added that it’s a “great thing” that he’s pissed, was careful to point out that he doesn’t have anything against the Texans’ players and that Houston is a good team.
But the frustration with how the end of his time there was perceived is still very real. There are obviously differing opinions on why he was released, and Gardner-Johnson clearly wants to kill those narratives.
I think this is more than understandable. When a narrative follows you around and doesn’t align with what you believe happened, it’s natural to want to share your side.
And even though Gardner-Johnson gave Houston plenty of respect, I have a feeling he’s going to be pretty motivated when the Bills face the Texans in Week 1. That kind of chip on the shoulder can be dangerous for an opponent, and Buffalo is going to benefit from it.
