The Buffalo Bills announced on March 11 that they have traded cornerback Taron Johnson and a seventh round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a sixth round draft pick. The transaction became official with the start of the new league year.
Johnson, who was initially listed as a release on March 6, was expected to become a free agent but had not yet appeared on the National Football League’s official transaction wire. Instead of releasing him, Buffalo opted to complete a trade with Las Vegas.
As part of the deal, the Bills will receive the Raiders’ sixth round selection (No. 182 overall) in the upcoming draft, while sending Johnson and their own seventh round pick (No. 228 overall) to Las Vegas.
This move marks a change for Buffalo’s defense, as Johnson has been a longtime presence at nickel cornerback for the team. The decision reflects ongoing roster adjustments as teams prepare for free agency and the NFL Draft.
Observers will be watching how both teams utilize their new assets during the offseason and what further moves may follow as rosters continue to evolve.
