Raiders Acquire Taron Johnson, Boosting Defense

0:00It's March 26th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. The Las Vegas Raiders recently bolstered their defense by trading for cornerback, Taran Johnson from the Buffalo Bills. They sent a 6th round pick and got Johnson plus a 20-26-7th round pick in the deal on March 11th. The 29-year-old earned 2nd team all pro honors in 2023 with a passes defense and grabbed two interceptions in 20-24. This move fits right into the Raiders' busy off-season shopping spree for top talent. Johnson brings proven skills to the defensive backfield where he's expected to start making an impact right away. Raiders legend and Hall of Fame cornerback, Eric Allen, couldn't stop raving about Johnson after breaking down his film. Allen highlighted how the former Weber State standout plays with real grit, using his strength to jam receivers early and shut them down. Allen also pointed out Johnson's knack for tackling an open space, even when lining

1:00up inside, which should mesh perfectly with the Raiders' physical. Defensive style. It's the kind of toughness the team has been building around. Johnson joins a wave of high-profile additions, setting up the Raiders' secondary for a strong run, starting this season, and beyond.