Las Vegas Raiders Acquire Cornerback Taron Johnson in Trade Deal with Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills were set to release cornerback Taron Johnson, but the Las Vegas Raiders stepped in to acquire him via a trade deal. The Raiders will send a sixth-round draft pick to the Bills in exchange for Johnson, who has played for Buffalo since being drafted in 2018. Johnson, 29, has appeared in 113 regular-season games and was named a second-team All-Pro in 2023. He is under contract through 2027 with a base salary of $8.1 million in 2026, along with additional bonuses.
The trade between the Bills and the Raiders for Taron Johnson is set to be finalized on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. ET, coinciding with the opening of the new league year. This move allows Johnson to continue his career with a new team and provides the Bills with a draft pick in return. The Raiders are adding a seasoned cornerback to their roster, while the Bills are reshaping their team for the upcoming season.