Taron Johnson injured in first quarter of preseason play

During the Buffalo Bills second defensive stand in Saturday’s preseason game against the New York Giants, Bills’ fans got an all-too-familiar sight: nickel cornerback Taron Johnson injured.

Johnson, who plays aggressively, led with his head as he tackled Giants’ tightend Greg Dulcich. After the play, Johnson looked shaken up, but got to his feet. After taking a couple of steps, the Bills defender took a knee on the field as Buffalo training staff rushed to the field. Johnson was able to leave the field under his own power, and one play later the Giants had to punt.

During the Bills’ offensive series, Maddy Glab reported that Johnson had been evalued and cleared for a concussion and was on the sideline talking to teammates, helmet in hand. However, the first quarter expired before the Buffalo defense would have another change to be on the field, and head coach Sean McDermott had previously said he expected his starters to only play one quarter.

Johnson has a history of finding himself in concussion protocol as well as missing time for a shoulder injury late last season.