Raiders Trade for Bills All-Pro Nickel Cornerback Taron Johnson

The Las Vegas Raiders have acquired veteran nickel cornerback Taron Johnson from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a sixth-round pick, receiving a seventh-round pick in return. The Raiders will absorb Johnson’s $8.6 million contract to fill a critical void in their secondary. A second-team All-Pro in 2023, Johnson has 87 career starts over eight seasons. Despite a slight decline and injury history, he is expected to serve as the primary slot defender in coordinator Rob Leonard’s new defense.