Taron Johnson released by Buffalo Bills in salary cap move
Buffalo Rumblings • • general
Key Points:
- The Buffalo Bills are releasing nickel cornerback Taron Johnson after eight seasons, saving $8.76 million in cap space for the 2026 NFL season.
- Johnson, a fourth-round pick in 2018, was a key part of the Bills' "Buffalo Nickel" defense under former head coach Sean McDermott.
- Injuries in recent years have affected Johnson's performance and availability on the field.
- Over his career with the Bills, Johnson recorded 572 tackles, six interceptions, and multiple defensive touchdowns, including a memorable 101-yard interception return in the 2020 playoffs.
- The team's new defensive coordinator, Jim Leonhard, had considered shifting Johnson to safety amid a transition to a 3
