JANUARY 17, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM
TARON JOHNSON #7 - CORNERBACK - BUFFALO BILLS
37 TCKL •
2 INT •
1 SCK
37 TCKL
2 INT
1 SCK
WATCH: Bills’ Taron Johnson intercepts Lamar Jackson, takes it 101 yards for TD The Bills now lead 17-3 against the Ravens in the 4th quarter.
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All clear to face Broncos Johnson (concussion) was a full participant during Thursday's practice session.
Impact The third-year man out of Weber State earned his first NFL touchdown during Week 14, providing a 51-yard pick-six in the first quarter of a 26-15 win over Pittsburgh. Johnson was subsequently pulled from the game due to a concussion, but he has since proven capable of recuperating on a short week. It appears with a full session in hand, Johnson will be clear to face Drew Lock and the Broncos on Saturday.
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Logs limited session Johnson was a limited participant during Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Impact Johnson left this last Sunday's win over the Steelers with a concussion. It's encouraging that the 24-year-old cornerback returned to the field just two days later, providing a chance to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol before Saturday's matchup against the Broncos. Otherwise, Josh Norman figures to absorb Johnson's workload.
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Out for rest of SNF Johnson has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Steelers due to a concussion.
Impact Johnson was the star of the first half, as his pick-six sparked what had been a lifeless Bills team to that point and led to 23 unanswered points and counting. Johnson leaves the contest with seven combined tackles to go with his interception. He'll have one less day to get better, as the Bills face the Broncos on Saturday in Week 15 action.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Evaluated for head injury Johnson is being evaluated for a head injury and his return to Sunday's game against the Steelers is questionable.
Impact Johnson made his mark on the game before getting injured, scoring an interception touchdown just before halftime. Siran Neal steps into Johnson's spot as the nickel cornerback.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 14
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Plays every defensive snap Johnson had nine total tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.
Impact Johnson plays a lot for someone who's the fourth cornerback on the depth chart, as he's been on the field for 56 percent or more of the defensive snaps in every game this season. Sunday, it would have been difficult to pull him out with the defensive back unit depleted due to COVID-19 protocols, and the third-year corner delivered his best game of the season. Heading into the bye, Johnson sits at 62 tackles, two passes defensed, a sack and a forced fumble.
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Taron Johnson Pops It Free from Kenyan Drake
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Another big tackle day Johnson recorded eight tackles during Monday's loss to the Chiefs, tied for second most on the team.
Impact Johnson sure does pick up a lot of tackles for a third cornerback, as he's second on the team with 42 stops on the season. As we know, however, IDP numbers don't always equate with strong play and sometimes means your guy is simply allowing too many passes to be caught. In Johnson's case, he didn't even start Monday's game after temporarily losing his No. 3 spot, but he ended up seeing 86 percent of the defensive snaps after his replacement, Cam Lewis, got hurt early in the contest.
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Giving it a go Johnson (groin) will play in Sunday's game against the Rams.
Impact It was reported earlier that Johnson was expected to suit up in the contest after logging full practice Friday, so this news isn't surprising. The 2018 fourth-round pick has played at least 76 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the first two games, so he'll likely be in line for a similar role for Week 3 now healthy.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
On track to play Week 3 Johnson (groin) is expected to play Sunday versus the Rams, Kimberley A. Martin of ESPN reports.
Impact Johnson ended the week with a full practice Friday, and it appears he'll avoid missing any time. The 2018 fourth-round pick has played at least 76 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the first two games, recording 10 tackles (seven solo) and a pass breakup.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Questionable for Week 3 Johnson (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Impact Johnson put forth a 'DNP/LP/FP' practice slate this week, so it looks as though he's at least trending in the right direction to suit up. In the event that Johnson were forced to miss any time, Siran Neal would likely see the opportunity to handle increased defensive snaps.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
