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| HT/WT: 6-2, 221 lbs |
| Birthplace: Gary, IN |
| Age: 30 |
| School: Kentucky |
| Experience: 8 |
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Dolphins' Lonnie Johnson : Leaves practice
Johnson left practice Monday with a lower-body injury, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson won't practice Tuesday, but head coach Jeff Hafley indicates that there's no long-term concern with the injury. The veteran safety signed a one-year deal this offseason and is expected to compete for a depth role in the Miami secondary. Johnson spent the 2025 season with Las Vegas, where he recorded 25 tackles and two pass deflections in nine games played.
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Dolphins' Lonnie Johnson : Signing with Miami
The Dolphins have agreed to a one-year deal with Johnson, David Furones of the Sun Sentinel reports.
Johnson is joining Miami after spending one season in Las Vegas. The 30-year-old started the 2025 campaign on injured reserve but totaled 25 tackles (14 solo) and two pass breakups in the final nine games with the Raiders. The seven-year pro is expected to play a depth role in the Dolphins secondary with extended time on special teams.
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Raiders' Lonnie Johnson : Set for season debut
Johnson (leg) is active for Thursday's game against the Broncos.
Johnson has been on injured reserve all season but was activated before Thursday's game. He'll be set for his season debut and will likely contribute primarily on special teams.
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Raiders' Lonnie Johnson : Activated off reserve list
Johnson (leg) has been activated off the Raiders' reserve list and is expected to play Thursday versus Denver.
Johnson is set to make his season debut for the Raiders after missing the first half of the season with a leg injury suffered in training camp. The 30-year-old figures to be in the mix of a safety group which includes Jeremy Chinn, Tristin McCollum and Isaiah Pola-Mao.
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Raiders' Lonnie Johnson : Looking likely for season debut
Johnson (leg) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Broncos, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson has been on injured reserve all season after suffering a serious leg injury in training camp. Per McFadden, coach Pete Carroll said he expects Johnson to suit up Thursday, though he'll need to be officially activated from injured reserve first.
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Raiders' Lonnie Johnson : Not ready for season debut
Johnson (leg) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Johnson broke his fibula in early August and was hoping to return for Sunday's game against Jacksonville. While he's not quite ready, he did manage a full practice Friday, suggesting he's not far from his season debut.
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Raiders' Lonnie Johnson : Back at practice
Johnson (leg) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday.
Johnson was back at practice to open the week, launching a 21-day window for the team to activate him from IR. If he is ultimately unable to be activated in that time frame, the safety will remain sidelined for the rest of the year.
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Raiders' Lonnie Johnson : Aiming for Week 9 return
Head coach Pete Carroll relayed Monday that the Raiders are hoping to activate Johnson (leg) from injured reserve following the Week 8 bye, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
Johnson opened the season on injured reserve after breaking his fibula during training camp in early August. The next step in his progression is to return to practice, so the Raiders could designate his 21-day window to return from IR during Week 9 prep. When Johnson returns, he projects to serve mostly on special teams while also providing rotational depth at safety.
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Raiders' Lonnie Johnson : Starting season on IR
The Raiders placed Johnson (leg) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Johnson broke his fibula during training camp practice in early August, an injury that could keep him on the IR well past the four-game minimum. His absence won't hurt the Raiders' defense too much, as he was expected to serve primarily on special teams.
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Raiders' Lonnie Johnson : Suffers serious leg injury
Johnson suffered a broken fibula during practice Saturday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson has an initial diagnosis, but he is set to undergo further imaging to determine if there is any additional damage, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports. If there is no additional damage, Johnson could return late in the season. Either way, he faces a lengthy absence.
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Raiders' Lonnie Johnson : Finds new home in Las Vegas
The Raiders agreed to terms with Johnson on Monday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
Johnson appeared in 15 games for the Panthers last season, though he saw just 13 snaps on defense and 339 on special teams. The 29-year-old defensive back figures to slot into a similar depth role with the Raiders next season.
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Panthers' Lonnie Johnson : Won't play Sunday
Johnson (shoulder/neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
Johnson logged three consecutive DNPs during the Panthers' week of practice after sustaining a shoulder injury in the Week 17 loss to the Buccaneers, so missing Sunday's regular-season finale comes as no surprise. Nick Scott and Sam Franklin are expected to serve as Carolina's top reserve safeties in Johnson's stead in Week 18.
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