Bills Release Vet CB Taron Johnson, Shake Up Defense

0:00This is Corey, with NFL News Today, Powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Buffalo Bills just made a roster shake-up by releasing veteran cornerback Terran Johnson after eight seasons with the team. Johnson served as a reliable slot corner in their defense. In 2025, he gave up completions on 63.6% of throws in a passer rating of 94.7 against. Him. He moved ties directly to the team's new defensive coordinator, Jim Leonhard, who's changing the scheme. The slot corner spot plays a much smaller role now, compared to before. Buffalo weighed options like shifting Johnson to safety, or trading him away. In the end, they chose a straight release to reshape the unit. Johnson heads to free agency with plenty of experience, and the Bills gain flexibility as they build around Leonhard's system. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. If phones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I-SOL-PILLOW.com.