Summary
The Buffalo Bills decided not to release cornerback Taron Johnson and instead traded him to the Las Vegas Raiders. The trade involves swapping late-round draft picks, and this move comes just days before the NFL free agency begins.
Key Facts
- Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson was expected to be released but was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders instead.
- The trade includes a swap of late-round draft picks between the two teams.
- Buffalo will receive a sixth-round draft pick, which they did not previously have.
- The Raiders will receive Taron Johnson and retain their original sixth-round pick along with an extra seventh-round pick.
- Taron Johnson has two years remaining on his contract with an $8.67 million cap hit in 2026.
- Johnson played 438 coverage snaps last season, allowing a 66.7% completion rate and a 94.5 passer rating against.
- He has been with the Buffalo Bills for eight seasons and earned All-Pro honors in 2023.
