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The Buffalo Bills really ran former All-Pro nickel cornerback Taron Johnson out of town in favor of this guy? Signing mid-tier free agent Dee Alford always

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Raiders DC Rob Leonard is letting a new starter play in a way that could completely unlock the defense

The Las Vegas Raiders have a new defensive coordinator in Rob Leonard, and his scheme appears to be perfect for Taron Johnson. The Las Vegas Raiders‘ secondary could end up miles better than what it was last season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / August 6

Powers-Johnson finds steadier role in Raiders camp

Jackson Powers-Johnson spent last training camp trying to figure out where he fit. This one sounds much cleaner. Powers-Johnson said Thursday that continuity, a trusted coaching staff and a clearer offensive line structure have helped him settle into Klint Kubiak’s first Raiders training camp.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 13

AFC Notes: Taron Johnson, Chiefs Roster, Broncos, Raiders

Broncos CB Riley Moss is entering the final year of his contract. Jeff Legwold of ESPN notes that there hasn’t been much movement on an extension to Moss.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / The Raider Ramble / June 8

The biggest headlines coming out of Raiders OTAs

From standout performers to lingering questions, these are the biggest headlines and takeaways coming out of the Las Vegas Raiders‘ OTA sessions. At this instant, the 2026 offseason has been filled with juicy headlines.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / June 1

Raiders finally get what they’ve been waiting weeks for during the third week of OTAs, and the timing couldn’t be better

The Las Vegas Raiders are entering their third week of OTAs, just before Mandatory Minicamp. Las Vegas Raiders fans are anxious during OTAs. Though not mandatory, OTAs help players become familiar with the system and the new coaching staff.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / May 29

Raiders are already starting to experiment at OTAs just in case a worst-case scenario ends up happening

The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing for the possibility that one of their starters may not be ready for training camp. The Las Vegas Raiders are facing a challenge: one of their projected starters has missed all OTAs.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / May 28

Raiders still have the same issue they had last week at OTAs, but it’s still not something they should be worried about

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a successful offseason and have carried that over to OTAs last week and this week. Las Vegas Raiders fans are anxious over developments during OTAs.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Football Analysis / May 19

‘Underrated’ NFL All-Pro Sits Out Raiders Workouts Over $18M

The Raiders traded for Taron Johnson in March expecting a cornerstone for their rebuilt secondary. An All-Pro nickel corner, a guy Aaron Rodgers called “one of the best players in the league.” The kind of acquisition that signals a franchise turning a corner.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Football Analysis / May 19

Raiders’ $18M Cornerback Vanishes Just 2 Months After Arriving

The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to trade for slot cornerback Taron Johnson on March 8, 2026. A proven nickel defender, a late-round pick swap from Buffalo, a quiet addition to a secondary that needed bodies.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / May 17

Taron Johnson Seeking Contract Security After Trade To Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders made several aggressive moves this offseason to improve a defense that struggled with consistency in 2025. But one of those additions is already facing uncertainty heading into training camp.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / May 17

Las Vegas Raiders now have a sticky situation on their hands that could then cause a big roster problem that they didn’t have before

The Las Vegas Raiders traded for Taron Johnson this offseason to make him the starting nickel back in 2026. The Las Vegas Raiders have been dealing with a bit of drama as OTAs are set to start up.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 16

Raiders CB Taron Johnson Seeking New Contract

Vincent Bonsignore reports that Raiders CB Taron Johnson is absent from voluntary offseason workouts for reasons related to his current contract. Bonsignore

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / May 16

Raiders CB Taron Johnson Absent From Voluntary Workouts, Seeking Raise

Slot cornerback Taron Johnson, one of the Raiders’ many notable offseason additions, has not been present for voluntary workouts. Johnson’s absence is related to his contract, Vincent Bonsignore of the California Post reports.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 1

Groundwork the Raiders' Front Office Recently Laid

The Las Vegas Raiders have been busy revamping their coaching staff and roster this offseason. They will soon take the field to begin putting all of the new pieces together, but so far, they have taken a step forward.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 28

Raiders' Late Picks With Best Shot To Make Roster

The Las Vegas Raiders added 10 draft picks to their roster during the 2026 NFL Draft. Several of their picks later in the draft have the potential of making the roster.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 13

Latest On Raiders’ Second-Round Plans; Team To Meet With CB Chris Johnson

There is little doubt the Raiders will use the first overall pick in the draft on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. On the other hand, there is far less certainty surrounding their second-round choice (No.

NFL News / Raiders Newswire / March 9

Raiders Trade For Bills Cornerback Taron Johnson

The Las Vegas Raiders have many holes to fill on their roster this offseason as they look to rebuild after a rough 2025 season that saw them finish with the worst record in the NFL.

NFL News / Field Level Media / March 9

Reports: Raiders trade for Bills CB Taron Johnson

The Las Vegas Raiders are acquiring veteran cornerback Taron Johnson and a seventh-round pick from the Buffalo Bills for a sixth-round pick in this year's draft, according to multiple reports on Sunday night.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 9

Raiders trade for Bills All-Pro who was about to be released

The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping to turn one team’s garbage into on-field gold.

Raiders' Geno Smith move seems to show true Fernando Mendoza intentions

Raiders agree to trade Maxx Crosby to Ravens for big draft-pick haul

Tom Brady reportedly played key role in Raiders trading Maxx Crosby to Ravens instead of Patriots

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Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 6

Bills Releasing CB Taron Johnson

According to Jeremy Fowler, the Bills are releasing CB Taron Johnson on Friday. Releasing Johnson will free up $1.9 million in cap space and create $9.5 million in dead money, per OverTheCap. Johnson, 29, is a former fourth-round pick of the Bills back in 2018 out of Weber State.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / February 25

Bills Could Move Taron Johnson To Safety

Taron Johnson, one of the Bills’ longest-tenured players, has worked as a nickel cornerback throughout his eight-year career. With Johnson set to play his age-30 season in 2026, a position switch could be in store.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / November 3

Bills restructure CB Taron Johnson’s contract

The Bills have restructured cornerback Taron Johnson‘s contract, according to Field Yates of ESPN.com. The team opened up $1.75M in spending space by converting base salary into a signing bonus.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 10, 2024

What Bills CB Taron Johnson said about his pick-six following win vs. Colts

In a season in which it seems as though the Buffalo Bills' offense has consistently been the stronger half of the team, it was their defense that stole the show in their 30-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 26, 2024

Bills CB Taron Johnson provides update on injury and hopeful return date

Buffalo Bills defensive back Taron Johnson has missed all but seven snaps of the 2024 NFL season after picking up a forearm injury in the first quarter of his team’s Week 1 win over the Arizona Cardinals.