"The Bills elected to move on from Johnson -- their starting nickel cornerback -- as they shift into a different defensive philosophy, from a 4-3 base to a 3-4, under new coordinator Jim Leonhard. Johnson, 29, was part of president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane's first draft class in Buffalo, selected in the fourth round in 2018."
"By acquiring Johnson, the Raiders helped address a need at cornerback -- a position group that lacked talent and depth last season. Cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly struggled, allowing a team-high 559 yards on 37 catches and 56 targets before sustaining a season-ending knee injury in Week 14."
"He has eight interceptions, 48 passes defended, eight forced fumbles, and 572 tackles in his career. He will always be remembered in Buffalo for his 101-yard pick-six against the Baltimore Ravens in the 2020 postseason."
The Las Vegas Raiders traded for Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson, sending a sixth-round pick and receiving a seventh-round pick in return. Johnson, 29, was Buffalo's starting nickel cornerback but was released as the Bills shift from a 4-3 to a 3-4 defensive scheme under new coordinator Jim Leonhard. Johnson was drafted by Buffalo in 2018 and became a starter in 2020, recording eight interceptions, 48 passes defended, and 572 tackles in his career. The Raiders addressed a significant cornerback need, as the position group lacked depth and talent last season. Johnson's acquisition provides veteran experience to complement younger cornerbacks like third-round pick Darien Porter.
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