What is the story about?
The Buffalo Bills were all set to release Taron Johnson, their longtime slot cornerback. Instead of doing that, the Las vegas Raiders called and offered a late round pick swap. Te Bills were happy to oblige.
Let’s revisit the trade now that te picks are in.
Original trade terms for the Taron Johnson trade between the Bills and Raiders
- Buffalo Bills receive 182 overall
- Raiders receive Taron Johnson and pick 228
What did the Bills do with the pick from the Taron Johnson trade?
The Bills used pick 182 as part of their early trade with the Denver Broncos to get into the second round and select cornerback Davison Igbinosun. It was an early third-round pick plus pick 182 to make it happen.
What did the Raiders do with their Taron Johnson pick from the Bills
The Raiders traded pick 228 as part
of their move to rid themselves of QB GEno Smith. 228 and Smith went to the Jets and they got 208 back.
