Taron Johnson Traded from Bills to Raiders

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. Taryn Johnson is on the move in the NFL. The veteran cornerback got traded from the Buffalo Bills to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday night. Buffalo picks up a sixth round draft pick in the deal while sending a seventh rounder to Vegas. This comes right after the Bills announced roster cuts on Friday where Johnson was initially listed. Instead of releasing him, they traded him to save $1.9 million in salary cap space. That amount matches what a straight cut would have freed up, and it fits their shift to a new defensive approach. Johnson spent eight seasons with the Bills after they drafted him in the fourth round, back in 2018. He played in 113 games with 87 starts, piling up 572 tackles, six picks, and other big plays like eight forced fumbles. One of his highlights was a 101 yard interception return for a touchdown against the Ravens in the AFC Divisional Playoffs in 20.

1:0121. Now, he bolsters the Raiders secondary, which was short on corners last year. The trade hits just before the NFL's legal tampering period starts, with free agency opening Wednesday at 4 p.m. Teams are gearing up for a busy few days. This D&N story comes to you thanks to our sponsor, a pillow that sounds as good as it feels, felt for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.