Gardner-Johnson suspended; Dell set for return
The NFL announced a one-game suspension for Buffalo’s safety, while Houston coach DeMeco Ryans said Tank Dell will play in Week 7.
The NFL announced a one-game suspension for Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for unsportsmanlike conduct during the team’s game against the Raiders.
In a separate update, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said wide receiver Tank Dell will play in Houston’s Week 7 game against the Giants. It would be Dell’s first appearance since he suffered multiple knee injuries in Week 16 of the 2024 season.
Suspension follows ejection
Gardner-Johnson was ejected in the second quarter after spitting at a Raiders player, according to NFL.com. Buffalo won the game 33-30, the league news roundup reported.
The NFL cited an act of unsportsmanlike conduct during the game in announcing the one-game suspension. The roundup did not state the date of the Bills-Raiders game.
Dell expected back for Week 7
Ryans said Dell will play against the Giants. Dell has not appeared in a game since tearing his ACL, MCL and LCL, dislocating his kneecap and damaging his meniscus in Week 16 of the 2024 season.
The NFL.com roundup also reported that Buffalo quarterback Lamar Jackson was day to day with an ankle injury and could potentially return to practice Wednesday, citing coach Jesse Minter. That update did not confirm a return to game action.
Other roster and injury updates
NFL.com reported that the Colts relieved general manager Chris Ballard of his duties after a 2-4 start to his 10th season in the role. The roundup also said Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season while receiving treatment for blood clots, citing NFL Network and ESPN.
The roundup included further roster and injury news across the league. It described some moves as completed, while others—including a reported practice-squad signing for defensive tackle Mazi Smith—were framed as expected rather than confirmed.
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The updates were published in NFL.com’s league news roundup dated October 19, 2026; that publication date is distinct from the dates of the games discussed.
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