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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 24: Head coach Joe Brady of the Buffalo Bills speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
The Buffalo Bills have dug themselves an even deeper hole financially since trading a second round pick in order to acquire wide receiver D.J. Moore.
And the latest cap casualty for the team is one of their longest serving players, former 4th round pick and long-time starting nickel cornerback Taron Johnson.
The Bills announced on Friday that the team would be parting ways with Johnson, who has spent years with the organization, per Ari Meirov.
Ari Meirov
The #Bills are releasing CB Taron Johnson, who has been with the team for eight years and was recently called one of the most underrated players in the NFL by Aaron Rodgers.
Bills Move off Slot Cornerback Taron Johnson
“TheBills are releasing CB Taron Johnson, who has been with the team for eight years and was recently called one of the most underrated players in the NFL by Aaron Rodgers.” Meirov posted on X.
Johnson was originally selected by the Bills back in 2018 before signing a contract extension in 2021 for three years and $24 million, along with another three year deal in 2024 worth just over $30 million that ran through 2027.
The Weber State alum has been a mainstay on Buffalo’s defense since his sophomore season in the NFL, which saw him play in 13 games and start 7, recording 50 tackles, 1 sack and 5 pass deflections.
The 29-year old, who turns 30 in July, had an excellent career in the North East that was no doubt highlighted by a spectacular goal-line pick-six against the Baltimore Ravens in their 2020 Divisional Round matchup.
He also made the second-team All-Pro as a slot cornerback for the 2023 season, which was soon followed by his second contract extension.
By cutting Johnson, the Bills save $1.9 million in cap space and incur a $9.5 million dead cap hit.
More to follow…