A solid depth acquisition, the Raiders land an experienced corner without surrendering meaningful draft capital. Multiple headlines confirm the trade is finalized, with Buffalo receiving just a 2026 sixth-round pick. The Raiders also gained a seventh-round pick in the swap, making this a value-positive deal on paper. Fans are cautiously optimistic, noting Johnson's reliability but questioning if he fits the Raiders' long-term rebuild timeline. If healthy, Johnson provides immediate starting-caliber depth and helps stabilize a secondary desperate for veteran leadership.
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This trade grades out as a slight overpay for the Las Vegas Raiders — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Taron's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL CBs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $10.3M average annual value ranks as mid-range money for the CB market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — solid starter production at mid-range money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Taron is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 3-year, $30.8M contract with $17.8M guaranteed (58%) represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Contract Details
Length
3 years
Total Value
$30.8M
AAV
$10.3M
Guaranteed
$17.8M
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