‘“I feel extremely blessed,” Johnson said on a video conference call shortly after making his new deal official. “I couldn’t even see this far when I was a child. It’s a blessing beyond words. I’m just thankful that Buffalo has took me in like this. I hopefully can retire here in the future.”’
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Wide receiver Mack Hollins already feeling at home in Buffalo
‘“I’d say it wasn’t as stressful for as long, as it still gets stressful when you get down to the final, you know, two days or three days,” Hollins said. “But I’ve learned that I just got to keep working hard. And eventually the team that’s right for me will come up, and Buffalo filled that role. And I’m super excited to be here.”’
Bills season ticket holders must wait for experience center invite to find out PSL prices
‘“We want people to make an informed decision because when they’re buying a PSL, it is a long-term decision,” said Colin Cook, vice president for sales and marketing for the new stadium at Legends. “It’s not just buying for a season. They’re buying something that they’re going to have for a while.”’
Bills roster has holes after free agency: Here are players they could sign or draft
‘Samuel, Diggs and Shakir could be a dynamic threesome, and signing free agent Mack Hollins adds to the depth, plus gives the Bills a big-bodied receiver at 6-foot-4 and 221 pounds. If 2023 fifth-round pick Justin Shorter, who missed his entire rookie season with a foot injury, turns out to be useful, the Bills are in good shape for 2024, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t draft a receiver.’
Bills sign CB Johnson to lucrative three-year extension, reports
‘Johnson, 27, was honored as a second-team All-Pro this past season after serving as the rock of a banged up Buffalo secondary. The seventh-year pro recorded 98 tackles a season ago, which was third on the team. He added a sack and fumble recovery.’
Taron Johnson’s three-year extension cements new role as leader of Bills secondary
‘Each offseason since being drafted in the fourth round in 2018, Johnson rarely had to question who was going to start alongside him. Four of Buffalo’s five starting defensive backs on opening day last year had been with the team since 2018, but now he’s the last man left.’
Jordan Poyer has dominated Dolphins for seven years with Bills; now, he’s on other side of rivalry
‘“I was prepared. I’m always prepared,” Poyer said. “I’ve been in this league long enough to know moves got to be made and see guys come and go, guys get cut unexpectedly. I was prepared, and I’m in a good place in my life where I have an understanding that it is what it is, it ain’t what it ain’t. Just keep moving on, just keep putting the next foot forward, and I’m here right now with another great opportunity.”’
This Buffalo Bills game day bar and restaurant is closing up soon in Charlotte
‘“It is with bittersweet anticipation that we announce the last day of business for The Fairwood 226 will be on Saturday, March 30th, 2024,” a post on its Instagram said. “The Fairwood has provided us and our guests with loads of laughter and memories that will never be forgotten. We would love to build on those memories and want to extend our greatest appreciation to our customers for four amazing years in business.”’
Bills sign nickel back Taron Johnson to a 3-year contract extension, locking him up through 2027
‘Last season, Johnson was credited with having a hand in 98 tackles and forced three fumbles, both career highs, and a sack. His best game came in 14-9 win over the New York Giants on Oct. 15, when he had a career-high 15 tackles and broke up a pass into the end zone on the final play.’
Bills give CB Taron Johnson 3-year, $31M contract extension
‘Johnson, 27, had one year left on his previous three-year contract extension, signed during the 2021 season. He was set to account for $12.41 million in cap space this year. The Bills have performed several moves this offseason to create more cap space with extensions among them. The new contract for Johnson comes a week after the Bills signed left tackle Dion Dawkins to a three-year extension of his own.’
Bills agree to extension with Taron Johnson, reportedly make him highest-paid nickel corner in NFL history
‘Johnson had one more year remaining on his deal, so this new extension carries him through 2027. The Bills were of course forced to cut ties with several defensive stars earlier this offseason in order to get under the set cap number, including safety Jordan Poyer and cornerback Tre’Davious White. But, Buffalo views the 27-year-old Johnson as a pillar on defense.’
Bills give cornerback Taron Johnson a three-year contract extension
‘Over the last several seasons, Johnson has been one of the top slot cornerbacks in the entire league. The former fourth-round pick out of Weber State in 2018 earned Second-Team All-Pro honors last season.’
Taron Johnson agrees to three-year extension with the Buffalo Bills
‘Johnson, 27, had 72 solo tackles and 98 total tackles in 2023, both of which were career bests. He also had a sack, three forced fumbles, and eight passes defended this past season.’
Bills sign Taron Johnson to three-year extension
‘The extension will make him the highest-paid nickel back in the league, according to the Bills.’
CB Taron Johnson Signs Record Deal With Buffalo Bills
‘Former Weber State defensive back Taron Johnson signed a record three-year extension to remain with the Buffalo Bills through the 2027 season.’