New Orleans Saints safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was the victim of a surprising double-tap by Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims, who approached Gardner-Johnson after a mundane play before sucker punching his opponent. It caused a brawl between Gardner-Johnson’s Saints teammates and the Bears offense and led to Wims being ejected from the remainder of the game.
It was very strange, to say the least. The incident sent social media into an uproar, with fans and former players on Twitter expressing confusion at what exactly just happened. Most of the befuddlement was understandable: why would Wims choose to punch a football helmet, twice?
Hands down the most belligerent play I’ve ever seen an NFL player make. If that doesn’t cost SUBSTANTIALLY more than what they charge a defensive player for trying to make a play….
— Zach Strief (@ZachStrief) November 1, 2020
Ranking the things that got the most hurt here:
1: Javon Wims’ hand
2: Javon Wims’ bank account
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Last: Anything on CJ Gardner-Johnson’s bodypic.twitter.com/THrcUlalUJ— Mike Renner (@PFF_Mike) November 1, 2020
I never understood why football players punch a helmet. Might be the dumbest thing ever
— Josh Hart (@joshhart) November 1, 2020
The way wims handled that situation seems bigger than the game to me, why he bowed up after like yea I’m bout that… 🤔… ain’t nobody just gon do that just cuz He stuck a finger in another teammate face… I just don’t believe it…
— Delvin Breaux Sr (@BreauxShow24) November 1, 2020
Watched the Wims play a bunch of times. I don't know. Seemed incidental. Just got tangled. Let 'em play.
— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) November 1, 2020
Javon Wims: *punches CJ Gardner-Johnson*
CJ Gardner-Johnson: pic.twitter.com/aGrajGj8Pq
— Hot Sports Takes (@broskibrees) November 1, 2020
Javon Wims was just trying to get revenge on Chauncey Gardner-Johnson for this… pic.twitter.com/CM3htnG4Oa
— adam 🤟🏼 (@Bolt_Holt) November 1, 2020
HAD TO BE because Wims heard ol’ buddy wasn’t registered to vote
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 1, 2020
Javon Wims definitely just realized he's playing against Dalvin Cook and DK Metcalf in fantasy today.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 1, 2020
Javon Wims clapping for his own suspension
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) November 1, 2020
Javon wims.. you are great player bro but that wasn’t cool.. regardless of the situation.. you had time to think and you still did that..
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) November 2, 2020
Former Dawg Javon Wims goes after former Gator Chauncey Gardner-Johnson.
Georgia-Florida week has arrived. pic.twitter.com/RCKZJm7WP1
— UGA Football Live (@UGAfootballLive) November 1, 2020
Javon Wims should come out the locker room and punch Nick Foles for that throw tbh.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) November 1, 2020
Some thoughts
1. I have never seen anything like this
2. That was personal
3. He knew right away he was about to pop off
4. He could’ve broke his hand
5. He will get fined and probably suspended
6. This doesn’t make any sense
7. Keep some folks around you like Janoris https://t.co/SaGAF7zxkQ— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) November 1, 2020
— Bruce Arians Stan Account (5-2) (@DepressedBucFan) November 1, 2020
What the hell happened there with Wims? Did I miss something?
I had to have missed something.
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 1, 2020
Still sitting here trying to figure out why Wims would do that
— Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) November 1, 2020
That Wims 💩 was wild. Idk if I’ve seen that on the pro level. Gotta be some beef there. Maybe he was sticking up for Miller from earlier in the game. I’ll tell you one thing tho. I want Janoris w/ me if sh*t goes left!
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) November 1, 2020
They already changed Javon Wims position to “Boxer” on Wikipedia pic.twitter.com/V2CUE1sDJq
— rone’s gamblin corner (@_rone) November 1, 2020
And the thing about it is, Bears' Javon Wims doesn't appear to be bothered by the ejection on the wqy out…
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) November 1, 2020
The Saints defense to Javon Wims: pic.twitter.com/irdErEYIb9
— Tommy 👾 (5-3) (@BakersDawgs) November 1, 2020
