The Raiders are adding depth at the cornerback position.
Las Vegas is trading an undisclosed 2026 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for Bills CB Taron Johnson and an undisclosed 2026 seventh-round selection, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday night.
Johnson, 28, was reportedly set to be release after eight seasons in Buffalo a couple days ago. His expected release came down to newly hired Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard bringing a different defensive scheme to Buffalo. He'll now be heading to Las Vegas with the Raiders making a move for the veteran CB.
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Since arriving in Buffalo as a fourth-round pick in 2018, Johnson has played a plug-and-play role for the Bills. In 2023, Johnson had a career year by playing in all 17 regular season games for Sean McDermott's defense to help Buffalo to an 11-6 record and won the AFC East.
In 2025, Johnson played 11 games (eight started) and recorded 57 tackles, one tackle for loss and four passes defended. Johnson's season earned him a 60.5 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, which ranked 66th out of 114 qualified cornerbacks.
After trading away pass rusher Maxx Crosby to Baltimore, the Raiders are addressing needs to a defensive unit that struggled mightily last season.
The Raiders are in rebuild mode and Johnson is set to be a part of Las Vegas' future after Sunday's trade.