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The Raiders acquired a former All-Pro cornerback from the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night, a day before NFL free agency is set to begin.
Sunday night, a day before NFL free agency is set to begin, the move lets Vegas lock Johnson before the market opens.
Johnson has played 113 games with the Bills and moved all over the field, giving the Raiders a flexible nickel/linebacker option.

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The Buffalo Bills traded cornerback Taron Johnson to the Las Vegas Raiders in a draft-pick swap.
Johnson started 76 of 90 games and was a key nickel back for Buffalo before the move.
The trade will yield about $1.9 million in 2026 cap savings for Buffalo.
Buffalo initially announced Johnson’s release, but the deal changed before free agency.
Johnson joined the Bills as a 2018 fourth-round pick and became a key defender for six seasons.
Raiders traded to shore up their nickelback position ahead of free agency.
Johnson will join a new defense in Las Vegas after leaving Buffalo’s scheme.
Johnson will turn 30 this summer, with his snap counts declining last season.
The move marks a second signaling reversal for the Bills over the weekend.

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Raiders acquire Bills cornerback Taron Johnson in a high-profile trade, swapping picks to bolster the defense.
Johnson is described as a hybrid defender who can cover a variety of players and provide vocal on-field leadership.
The deal is framed as a strategic move to set the Raiders up for success with a veteran presence on defense.
The trade occurred ahead of the legal tampering period, signaling active pursuit of improvements this offseason.
Johnson’s versatility was highlighted as a key asset for a defense needing flexibility against multiple offenses.
The report notes Johnson has two more years on his deal, suggesting long-term value for Las Vegas.
The trade includes context about the Raiders’ plan to draft or develop quarterback Fernando Mendoza as a future starter.
The article frames the move as part of a broader approach to strengthen the roster around key positions.
The piece mentions Maxx Crosby’s trade as part of a broader roster reshaping there and hints at a shift in strategy.

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Raiders reach deal to trade for Bills cornerback Taron Johnson, swapping sixth- and seventh-round picks.
Buffalo released Johnson and three other players, creating a trade market rather than a straight cut.
Johnson, 29, started as a nickel corner and helped the Bills with nickel packages in a 3-4 shift.
Johnson is remembered for a 101-yard postseason interception return against the Ravens in 2020.
Raiders aim to bolster cornerback depth after a disappointing unit last season.
Decamerion Richardson and other Raiders players are noted as developing depth behind Stokes.
ESPN reports the trade details and context for the Bills' cap strategy and defense philosophy shift.
Lineup implications include Raiders shifting defense under new coordinator Jim Leonhard.
Johnson's career with eight interceptions and 48 passes defended accompanies his trade.
Raiders already have a developing secondary with players like Darien Porter and Decamerion Richardson.

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The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to trade for Bills cornerback Taron Johnson, with a sixth-round pick going to Buffalo and a seventh-round pick coming back.
Johnson, 29, spent eight seasons with Buffalo and is valued as a nickel defender who could start at other spots.
The trade follows Buffalo's deadline moves to trim salary cap space and prior releases of other players.
Johnson had a 101-yard interception return in Buffalo's 2020 divisional playoff win over Baltimore.
Buffalo trades Johnson instead of releasing him, enabling a thoughtful asset move with Las Vegas.
The deal cannot be finalized until the league's new year opens, per NFL Network reporting.
Johnson is described as a versatile defender who fits the Bills' historic nickel setups.
Las Vegas aims to bolster its secondary with Johnson's addition, following last season's defensive adjustments.
The trade adds depth after the Bills released several veterans to comply with cap rules.

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