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Veteran Defensive Back Speaks on Joining the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a lot of moving pieces this offseason. They lost key players, and they also signed some key players in free agency. The Raiders then went on to have a good 2025 NFL Draft as well.

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Watch: Raiders DB Lonnie Johnson Speaks Following Training Camp

HENDERSON, NV-- The Las Vegas Raiders added veteran defensive back Lonnie Johnson to help solidify their group of safeties. It is early but has done well in training camp and looks to be a player the Raiders' coaching staff will use this upcoming season.you Johnson spoke following training camp.

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

Raiders' Overlooked Offseason Addition Ready to Make an Impact

There have been many additions made to the Las Vegas Raiders' roster this offseason, some bigger than others. One of their most underrated moves this offseason was the addition of safety Lonnie Johnson.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 8

This Raiders' Offseason Addition May be a Pleasant Surprise

Earlier this offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran safety Lonnie Johnson Jr., who spent last season with the Carolina Panthers. Like many of the other players the Raiders added this season, Johnson joins the Raiders with a chip on his shoulder, aiming to prove he is durable and versatile.

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NFL News / Silver and Black Pride / May 15

Longshot look: Chris Smith II needs to establish himself in crowded safety group

3rd-year pro is special teams mainstay but veteran Lonnie Johnson Sr. can take that role Finding a niche as a special teams mainstay isn’t necessarily the sexiest way to go about an NFL career.

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

Raiders' Lonnie Johnson Jr Has Shot at Key Role

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to get things going in the right direction in 2025. The big question for the Raiders is how the defense will look next season.

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

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 / Silver and Black Pride / March 21

Raiders free agency: 5 things about Lonnie Johnson

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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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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.