Aug 8, 2019; Green Bay, WI, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) warms up before game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Texans trade DB Lonnie Johnson Jr. to the Chiefs

By Adam Stites | Last updated 5/2/22

The Houston Texans traded defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Johnson, 26, was a second-round draft pick in 2019 and made 19 starts in 44 career games with the Texans. He played both cornerback and safety in the Houston secondary, and struggled to find a permanent role. Earlier in the day on Monday, Johnson indicated the trade was coming and told fans that he asked the team to make the move.

Before y’all get to talking krazy on this app I asked for this myself thank you @HoustonTexans for the opportunity this isn’t a farewell this is more like see ya soon ‼️ pic.twitter.com/B5fk45oLcq
— Lonnie Johnson jr. (@Lonnie30johnson) May 2, 2022

During the 2021 season, Johnson recorded three interceptions and he scored a touchdown during the 2020 playoffs when he recovered a blocked punt against his new team.

Barkevious Mingo (@keke_mingo) blocked the punt. Lonnie Johnson (@Lonnie30johnson) runs it in for the touchdown. #Texans up 14-0. pic.twitter.com/TOt8PaJK7w
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) January 12, 2020

Johnson struggled to cover Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce for much of the game, though, and the Chiefs managed to come back from a 24-0 deficit to win, 51-31.

The Texans drafted cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. with the third overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and added safety Jalen Pitre in the second round. The Chiefs also added a cornerback in the first round by selecting Trent McDuffie with the 21st overall pick.

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