
Buffalo Bills Release Taron Johnson
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Buffalo Bills Release Veteran Cornerback Taron Johnson: A Strategic Move to Reshape Defense
The Buffalo Bills have decided to part ways with veteran cornerback Taron Johnson, who spent his entire career with the team since being drafted in the fourth round in 2018. Johnson, 29, played in 113 games, starting 87, and recorded 57 tackles and 4 pass breakups in 13 games last season. His release frees up $1.9 million in cap space, but also incurs a $9.5 million dead cap hit. The team may opt for a post-June 1st cut to save $8.67 million and push the dead cap hit to 2026.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Buffalo Bills Release Taron Johnson. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Buffalo Bills are releasing better-in-corner back, Taren Johnson. The 29-year-old spent his whole career with the team after they picked him in the fourth round of the 2018 draft. Johnson appeared in 113 games with 87 starts. Last year in 2025, he made 57 tackles and broke up four passes across 13 games. He logged 74% of defensive snaps and 4% on special teams when he played. This clear space for Buffalo as they reshaped their defense. Johnson's deal ran through 2027. A straight release saves the bill's $1.9 million in cap space believes a $9.5 million dead cap hit. Officials might use a post-June first cut instead that would free up $8.67 million while pushing just a $2.74 million dead charge to 2026.
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