CJ Gardner-Johnson suffers leg injury at Bills training camp
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Key Points:
- Buffalo Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson sustained a lower right leg injury during training camp and was taken off the field by cart for further evaluation after showing difficulty putting weight on his leg.
- Gardner-Johnson appeared to injure his right calf near the ankle and Achilles without contact, initially bouncing on his feet before needing assistance to leave the field.
- Left tackle Dion Dawkins reported Gardner-Johnson was "okay" according to coaches, but GM Brandon Beane stated the team would await further test results before confirming his status.
- Gardner-Johnson, signed this offseason to a one-year contract worth up to $6 million with incentives, is expected to start at safety alongside Cole Bishop.
- If Gardner-Johnson misses time, veterans Damar Hamlin and Geno Stone are likely candidates to start, while rookie Jalon Kilgore has impressed in camp and could compete for a larger role.
