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The Dolphins will release linebacker Tyrel Dodson, as Tom Pelissero of The Ringer reports. The move officially signifies that rookie second-rounder Jacob Rodriguez has won the starting middle linebacker job.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Dolphins Cutting CB Marco Wilson & LB Lonnie Johnson Jr.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Dolphins are cutting CB Marco Wilson. Per Jordan Schultz, the Dolphins are also cutting LB Lonnie Johnson Jr. Wilson, 27, was drafted by the Cardinals out of Florida in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / April 16

Why Lonnie Johnson Jr. Might Make a Bigger Impact Than Most Offseason Additions

The Miami Dolphins completely overhauled their roster in free agency. Willing to take on large amounts of dead cap, they moved on from their stars, opting to replace them with former high draft picks who haven’t necessarily reached their potential and were willing to take cheap deals.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 11

Dolphins To Sign DB Lonnie Johnson Jr.

Lonnie Johnson Jr. has lined up his next NFL gig. The veteran defensive back has agreed to a one-year deal with the Dolphins, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 12

How the Return of Safety Lonnie Johnson Benefits the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders' defense appears to be headed in the right direction. Ahead of Week 10, Pete Carroll noted what safety Lonnie Johnson brings to the Raiders' defense.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 11

What 1 Returning Raiders Veteran Adds to the Mix

The Las Vegas Raiders injury bug bit early and often, as Las Vegas' injuries continue to seemingly get worse with every week. The Raiders have been hit hard by injuries for the second consecutive season.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 6

Raiders Activate S Lonnie Johnson From Injured Reserve

The Las Vegas Raiders announced they activated S Lonnie Johnson from injured reserve on Thursday. Johnson suffered a broken fibula in August and was subsequently placed on injured reserve. Johnson, 29, was selected in the second round of the 2019 draft by the Texans out of Kentucky.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 5

Raiders Receive Mixed Bag of Injury News Before Broncos Battle

The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing to face the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football, as they look to avoid a three-game losing streak. Las Vegas will face one of the better teams in the conference.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 28

Underrated Raiders Contributor Returns to Practice

The Las Vegas Raiders' second consecutive injury-riddled season kicked off with an injury to an overlooked but valuable part of the Raiders' defense. Depth was an issue for Las Vegas coming into the season on both sides of the ball.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Las Vegas Raiders are set to get a huge boost after the bye week to one of the worst parts of their team

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to get a big boost back on the special teams side of things, and maybe even in the secondary, as they come back from their bye week with safety Lonnie Johnson Jr.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 24

1 Thing the Raiders' Coaching Staff is Excited About

For the second consecutive season, the Las Vegas Raiders' season has been negatively impacted by several marquee injuries. However, one significant difference about this season is that the slew of injuries started early this season for the Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 23

Why The Raiders’ Bye Week Couldn’t Have Come at a Better Time

The Las Vegas Raiders faced a dire situation last Sunday when they took on the Kansas City Chiefs. Injuries have been the name of the game for the Raiders since safety Lonnie Johnson injured his leg in a meaningless practice in the preseason.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 22

2 Forgotten Raiders Are on Their Way Back

The Las Vegas Raiders have suffered so many injuries that some of their injured players have been overlooked and their importance underrated. Las Vegas has suffered plenty of notable injuries, but some of the less-important ones have negatively impacted the Raiders as well.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 13, 2025

This Raiders Defender Will Take the Next Step This Season

The Las Vegas Raiders' defensive backfield entered training camp as the position group with the most questions surrounding it. After trading away Jakorian Bennett and losing safety Lonnie Johnson, the unit arguably has more questions than it began with.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / August 10, 2025

Raiders add veteran safety after Lonnie Johnson injury

After Lonnie Johnson Jr.’s broken fibula, the Las Vegas Raiders have made a move to keep their secondary depth strong. On Sunday, the Raiders announced that they have signed safety Terrell Edmunds.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Newswire / August 5, 2025

Safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. Suffers Broken Leg

The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping to make a leap and compete for the postseason in 2025, but their defense will have to step up if that is to become a reality.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / August 3, 2025

Raiders defender in jeopardy of missing season after injury

The good luck of the Las Vegas Raiders on the injury front during training camp came to an abrupt end on Sunday. During training camp practice, safety Lonnie Johnson Jr.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 3, 2025

Raiders S Lonnie Johnson Broke His Fibula

According to Jeremy Fowler, Raiders S Lonnie Johnson sustained a broken fibula in practice on Saturday. He adds the veteran is undergoing an MRI to figure

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 3, 2025

Raiders’ Lonnie Johnson Is Ready To Compete

The Las Vegas Raiders emphasized their defense in free agency, where they brought in many players to help out on the defensive side of the ball. Key additions such as Jeremy Chinn and Devin White will go a long way in turning this team around for next season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 20, 2025

Raiders Looking to Bring Out More in Lonnie Johnson

The Las Vegas Raiders and veteran cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. reached a one year deal to bring Johnson to Las Vegas. While the move seems to be purely based on adding depth to the defense, crazier things have happened in the NFL where players find a new spark in a new location.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / March 18, 2025

Lonnie Johnson Jr. lays down the hammer when it comes to the reality of the Las Vegas Raiders from a free agency perspective

The Las Vegas Raiders are trying to rebuild everything, including the culture, but are trying to do that while still competing and winning games in 2025.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 13, 2025

Lonnie Johnson on Finding Home with Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders signed a special teamer with the potential to be more in Lonnie Johnson Jr., whose latest team was the Carolina Panthers. Johnson was a second-round pick of the Houston Texans in 2019 -- and he has been looking for stability ever since.