Johnson has been battling a groin issue and missed each of Buffalo's past two games. However, he'll be able to return Sunday after logging an LP/FP/LP practice progression this week. Johnson should return to his usual role as the Bills ' starting slot cornerback, which could push Cam Lewis back to a rotational role.

Buffalo will face a team hit by injuries on offense. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off a loss to the New England Patriots without running back Bucky Irving and wide receivers Chris Godwin, along with wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan on injured reserve.

Johnson’s base salary being converted to a signing bonus may allow One Bills Drive to make moves ahead of trade deadline.

Lewis (calf) is active for Sunday's Week 11 battle against the Buccaneers.

The Bills won't have cornerback Taron Johnson to help them try to slow down the Chiefs offense on Sunday afternoon.

Buffalo's starting nickel cornerback will not play in the Bills' rivalry matchup with the Chiefs on Sunday evening.

Without Johnson, the Bills had seven defensive backs play at least 26 snaps: Christian Benford (60), Cole Bishop (60), Cam Lewis (60), Jordan Poyer (34), Maxwell Hairston (30), Tre'Davous White (30), Ja'Marcus Ingram (26) and Jordan Hancock (26).

Ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline, it has been reported that the Bills restructured the contract of cornerback Taron Johnson. Reportedly the move that likely involved Beane helped create $1.75 million in extra salary cap space for the team. The Johnson transaction came down on Monday, one day ahead of the 2025 trade deadline:

Brandon Beane, general manager of then Buffalo Bills, heads off the field at the end of practice at the Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford on July 24, 2025. / Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images