The Las Vegas Raiders are trading an undisclosed 2026 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for Buffalo Bills CB Taron Johnson and an undisclosed 2026 seventh-round selection, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday night.
The Raiders have two sixth round draft picks (one from the New York Jets) and the Bills have two seventh round draft picks (from the Dallas Cowboys and Jets).
Johnson was set to be released Friday, but the move was not made official prior to the league transaction wire's release.
The 29-year-old Johnson will now be heading to Las Vegas with the Raiders making a move for the veteran CB.
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.
