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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 14

Analyst identifies Bills top trade chip for 2026 offseason

There’s still plenty of football left to be played this season, and the 6-3 Buffalo Bills are still in the thick of the AFC playoff race. That said, Week 11 kicked off on Thursday night, which is a reminder of how fast the season moves along.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 9

Despite pre-game optimism Bills without 2 key injured players in Week 10 vs. Dolphins

Despite teasing fans by doing on-field work hours before Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins, two key contributors for the Buffalo Bills won't play after all.

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Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / November 4

Bills lose out on key playmaker just hours ahead of the trade deadline

The Buffalo Bills did some salary cap maneuvering on Monday, restructuring the contract of nickel cornerback Taron Johnson to free up some much-needed space.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

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 3

Buffalo Bills restructure CB's contract, pointing to trade coming before deadline

The Buffalo Bills are making moves. Well, sort of. Leading into the NFL trade deadline, which is set for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the Bills have cleared some cap space by restructuring the contract of nickel cornerback Taron Johnson.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / November 2

Taron Johnson inactive for Bills, Trey Smith active for Chiefs

The Bills won't have cornerback Taron Johnson to help them try to slow down the Chiefs offense on Sunday afternoon. Johnson was listed as questionable to play after being added to the injury report on Friday with a groin issue and the team included him on their inactive list ahead of kickoff in Buffalo.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 2

Buffalo Bills starting CB will not play in Week 9 vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Another week, another blow to the Buffalo Bills’ depleted defense. Starting nickel cornerback Taron Johnson was among the team’s list of inactive players leading into Sunday’s Week 9 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, marking the second game he has missed due to injury this season.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Talk / September 19

Bills CB Taron Johnson: Third-down defense "a little demoralizing" on Thursday night

The Bills improved to 3-0 with Thursday night's 31-21 win over the Dolphins and they gave themselves something to work on during their extended break heading into Week 4.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 18

Bills' All-Pro DB returns to face Dolphins on TNF, veteran WR healthy scratch again

The Buffalo Bills have re-inserted a key defensive starter back into the lineup following a one-game absence due to a quad injury. Veteran nickel cornerback Taron Johnson was not amongst the list of inactives tabbed by the Bills prior to Thursday night's home game against the division rival Miami Dolphins.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 17

Bills' cautious injury approach proves beneficial for All-Pro heading into TNF

Last week, nickel cornerback Taron Johnson seemed prepared to play through a minor calf injury, but the Buffalo Bills did not dress the veteran for the September 14 road game against the New York Jets.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 14

Bills likely turning to former undrafted free agent with Taron Johnson out vs. Jets

Taron Johnson was announced as a surprise inactive for the Buffalo Bills entering Sunday’s Week 2 matchup with the New York Jets, leaving another significant hole on the Bills’ defense early in the year.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / August 9

Bills avoid major disaster after All-Pro defender is forced off the field due to injury in first preseason game

It's no secret that the Buffalo Bills have an injury bug plaguing this team. With multiple starters out, while it is preseason, it's a little worrying to say the least.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 16

AFC Notes: Austin Jackson, Taron Johnson, Bills, Dolphins, Jets

Bills CB Taron Johnson said his surgically-repaired shoulder is feeling better as he wears a non-contact jersey in practice. “Feels good, pretty much feels close to normal,” Johnson said, via Buffalo News.

Buffalo Bills News / 5 GOATs / January 12, 2025

Taron Johnson injury: Bills CB goes down after scary head-to-head contact vs. Broncos

Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson exited Sunday’s AFC Wild Card Round game against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter after making head-to-head contact with Broncos running back Javonte Williams.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / November 15, 2024

Taron Johnson Hypes Up Bills Mafia Ahead of Chiefs Clash

The Buffalo Bills will have their biggest game yet of the 2024 season against a familiar opponent in the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bills, who enter the game at 8-2, have seen the undefeated Chiefs plenty of times.

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.

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / August 19, 2024

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Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / March 18, 2024

Bills sign key CB to three-year extension

Buffalo has seen a few notable departures this offseason, but one key member of the secondary will be staying around.

Buffalo Bills News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 16, 2024

Bills dealt concerning Taron Johnson injury update amid concussion

The Buffalo Bills booked their key to the Divisional round last Monday with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the win was not all smiles, as the Bills saw several of their players get injured during the outing.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 15, 2024

Takeaways from the Bills' dominant win over the Steelers

The Bills dominated from the start to finish, building a 21-0 lead in the second quarter. The Steelers found some positivity, but it was never enough to mount a full comeback.

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NFL News / Steelers Now / January 11, 2024

Elite Bills DB Taron Johnson Could Wreak Havoc on Steelers Offense

The Bills defense is playing its best football coming into their clash against the Steelers. Over the last five weeks, that unit has gone up against the top-scoring offense in football twice in the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys and held them to 10 and 14 points, respectively.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 29, 2023

Bills DB Taron Johnson Responds to Feedback: 'Gotta Go Prove It!'

Part of how this Buffalo Bills defense has survived despite its litany of injuries has been a tendency to create the big play. Only two teams have created a turnover on a greater percentage of drives than Buffalo: the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Buffalo Bills News / 5 GOATs / December 23, 2023

Buffalo Bills corner Taron Johnson gets called for unnecessary roughness for routine tackle on Gerald Everett

The more you watch the NFL, the more impossible it becomes to play defense. On Saturday evening, Bills corner Taron Johnson was called for unnecessary roughness on what appeared to be a routine tackle on Chargers tight end Gerald Everett.