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C.J. Gardner-Johnson suspended, Tre’Davious White returns — AFC East roundup
The Buffalo Bills, leading the AFC East at 5-1, bring back Tre’Davious White but lose C.J. Gardner-Johnson to suspension, while the Patriots place Romeo Doubs on IR.
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No games on the schedule, but a busy transaction and discipline day in the AFC East. The Buffalo Bills (5-1) tweak their secondary, the league suspends C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and the New England Patriots lose a key wideout.
Bills: White back, Gardner-Johnson sidelined
Still on top of the division at 5-1 despite defensive struggles, the Bills are turning to a familiar face for help. According to Pro Football Rumors’ practice squad update, Buffalo has signed cornerback Tre’Davious White to its practice squad and released corner A.J. Woods. Pro Football Rumors noted the move as part of the team’s effort to bolster a shaky defense.
In the same unit but for a different reason, the Bills will be without safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. As reported by CBS Sports and Pro Football Rumors, the NFL handed him a one-game suspension after an incident in which he spat in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, leading to his ejection on Sunday. The ban removes an experienced piece from a defense already under scrutiny.
Patriots: Doubs heads to injured reserve
At 4-2, the Patriots’ wide receiver plans have taken another hit. Per Pro Football Rumors, New England has placed wideout Romeo Doubs on injured reserve after he suffered a shoulder injury. The team’s hopes of consistently pairing offseason additions A.J. Brown and Doubs have been derailed again, forcing the passing game to adjust without Doubs for an extended stretch.
Jets: ripple effects and an eye on 2027
The New York Jets (2-4) made no official moves, but still surfaced in several storylines. Pro Football Rumors referenced former Jets star Sauce Gardner in noting that the Colts cornerback will miss time with a calf injury, underscoring how his move to Indianapolis has been hampered by health issues. The same outlet also reported that kicker Blake Grupe, signed off the Jets’ practice squad by the Rams last week, is now on Los Angeles’ injured reserve list.
On the long-range front, CBS Sports’ latest 2027 NFL mock draft projects the Jets to hold three first-round picks, an entirely speculative but telling sign of how much attention their future roster-building still attracts.
The Miami Dolphins (0-5) stayed out of the news cycle as they continue to chase a first win. Their next outing will show whether they can start closing the gap on a division currently controlled by Buffalo and New England.