LONNIE JOHNSON JR. NEWS

Week 10 proved why the Raiders' Lonnie Johnson Jr. changes everything Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. changed everything in his return from injury in Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season against the Denve...

NOVEMBER 11 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Set for season debut Johnson (leg) is active for Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off reserve list Johnson (leg) has been activated off the Raiders' reserve list and is expected to play Thursday versus Denver.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' Lonnie Johnson Jr. hopes to make season debut Thursday at Denver

Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. is set to be activated off injured reserve and could make his season debut Thursday night at Denver

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Broncos aim to extend lead in AFC West against struggling Raiders

The Denver Broncos are set to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night as they seek their seventh straight win

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Not ready for season debut Johnson (leg) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Once known as 'Patriots West,' Raiders becoming 'Seattle South' as they hope for second-half surge

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OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Mano a Mano con Lonnie Johnson Jr. En este nuevo Mano a Mano, Harry Ruiz conversó con el safety de los Raiders de Las Vegas, Lonnie Johnson Jr., quien está cada vez más cerca...

OCTOBER 29 • RAIDERS.COM

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OCTOBER 28 • RAIDERS.COM

Back at practice Johnson (leg) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. returns to practice Johnson has been on injured reserve since suffering a broken fibula in August.

OCTOBER 27 • RAIDERS.COM

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 report...

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

The writing is on the wall for this promising Raiders preseason star Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II may get lost in the shuffle as Tristin McCollum emerges and Lonnie Johnson Jr.'s return from injury...

OCTOBER 2 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty struggled in his NFL debut, but expectations remain high

Las Vegas Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty faced high expectations in his NFL debut against New England

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Antonio Brown, Raiders' Lonnie Johnson trade barbs in social media feud | Sporting News Injured Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Lonnie Johnson and former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown are feuding on social media. Here's why.

SEPTEMBER 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Starting season on IR The Raiders placed Johnson (leg) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back to Seattle: Carroll and Smith return in Raiders-Seahawks preseason game

Pete Carroll and Geno Smith return to Seattle, where they both made significant impacts on the Seahawks

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Written-off Raiders draft pick gets new life after Lonnie Johnson Jr. injury The Las Vegas Raiders have largely been hindered by their inability to draft effectively in recent years. The first-round busts get most of...

AUGUST 4 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Suffers serious leg injury Johnson suffered a broken fibula during practice Saturday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. suffered broken leg in mock game, AP source says

Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. broke his right leg during a mock game on Saturday, according to a person with knowledge of the injury

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Raiders journeyman who hoped to find long-term home in Vegas dealt devastating injury news | Sporting News Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Lonnie Johnson hoped to retire with the team after moving around a lot during his career. Unfortunately, hi...

AUGUST 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pete Carroll just gave the worst possible injury update for promising Raiders DB Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said that defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr.'s injury was significant.

AUGUST 3 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Raiders optimistic Chip Kelly will revive offense and end rotating door at OC

The Raiders have high hopes for their new offensive coordinator, Chip Kelly

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Lonnie Johnson Jr.: 'I just wanted an opportunity to show what I can do' Safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. on being a Raider, Head Coach Pete Carroll, linebacker Devin White and more.

AUGUST 1 • RAIDERS.COM