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Get to know new Las Vegas defensive back The Las Vegas signed defensive back Lonnie Johnson last week. Let’s get to know him: Mostly a special teamer: Johnson, who is entering his seventh NFL season, has mostly been a special teamer.

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

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

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

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 16

Raiders’ Spytek, Carroll May Have Struck Gold with Johnson

The Las Vegas Raiders' NFL free agency signing of journeyman defensive back Lonnie Johnson didn’t set the NFL world or Raider Nation on fire. It shouldn’t have.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 14

Lonnie Johnson Clear About Respect For Maxx Crosby

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby is the most respected player on the roster. His voice in the organization is loud and past coaches have tried to build teams in his image -- hyper-competitive, tough, and dedicated football players at every level and position on the field.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 14

Lonnie Johnson Can Help the Raiders in Multiple Ways

The Las Vegas Raiders addressed many of their most pressing needs with their free agency haul early in the signing period. One of those additions was safety Lonnie Graham who most recently played for the Carolina Panthers.

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

Watch: Raiders Introduce Lonnie Johnson

HENDERSON, NV-- The Las Vegas Raiders lost Tre'von Moehrig to free agents. Moehrig was one of the best players on the Raiders' defense and one of the best free agents available this offseason.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Former Kentucky Wildcat Inks New Deal with Las Vegas Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders made a key move on the first day of free agency by signing veteran defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. The former Kentucky standout brings experience and versatility to a Raiders defense that has been dealing with losses in the secondary.

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

Raiders Sign Veteran CB to Help With Depth

The Las Vegas Raiders gave veteran cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. a contract in what is likely to be one of their last moves made on the first day of free agency.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / March 11

Raiders make two defensive depth additions

As the first day of the legal tampering period winded down, the Las Vegas Raiders made two moves before the curtain came down. First, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, the Raiders are signing defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 10

Raiders agree to sign ex-Panthers defender in free agency

The Las Vegas Raiders turned their attention to bolstering one more needed area Monday. New general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll addressed the secondary in the evening hours of NFL free agency.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 11

Raiders Signing CB Lonnie Johnson Jr

Jordan Schultz reports that the Raiders are signing veteran CB Lonnie Johnson Jr to a contract on Monday. Johnson, 29, was selected in the second round of the 2019 draft by the Texans out of Kentucky.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 3

Panthers LB D.J. Johnson to miss final game of season following car accident

When the Carolina Panthers' final injury report of the week dropped Friday afternoon, outside linebacker D.J. Johnson appeared for the first time this week with a personal matter and is listed as out for the regular season finale versus the Atlanta Falcons.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 2

Diontae Johnson among six Panthers held out of Wednesday's practice

The deeper we get into the season, the longer the injury report tends to get. Last week, the Carolina Panthers suffered two massive blows to its defense with linebackers Shaq Thompson and Josey Jewell leaving the game in the fourth quarter.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / September 29

Panthers Week 4 inactives: Diontae Johnson expected to play vs. Bengals

The Carolina Panthers won’t be fully healthy for this afternoon’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, but they’ll still have a few of their heavy hitters on offense.

NFL News / Cincy Jungle / September 27

Bengals vs. Panthers Injury Report: Trey Hendrickson will play; Diontae Johnson is questionable

The Bengals are looking at the second straight game without their two starting defensive tackles, but Trey Hendrickson is expected to play. The Cincinnati Bengals' last practice of the week before traveling to Charlotte to face the Carolina Panthers was on Friday.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Talk / September 27

Diontae Johnson, Robert Hunt questionable for Panthers; Damien Lewis ruled out

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson was back on the practice field for the Panthers on Friday. Johnson missed practice on Thursday due to a groin injury, but returned for a limited workout to close out the week.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 26

Why Diontae Johnson sat out Panthers practice today, other injury updates for Week 4

The Carolina Panthers found their new starting quarterback, and they seem to have found their new number one wide receiver at the same time. In Sunday's break-through win over the Las Vegas Raiders Diontae Johnson was targeted 14 times, nearly three times as many as any other Carolina pass-catcher.

NFL News / Cincy Jungle / September 26