Johnson (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Johnson was inactive for Carolina's Week 4 loss to the Bengals after sustaining a hip injury the week prior, but following Wednesday's full practice, it appears he's moved past the issue. Expect the 28-year-old to continue serving as a depth piece in the Panthers' secondary as the team travels to Chicago in Week 5.
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Panthers' Lonnie Johnson : Inactive for Week 4
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Johnson (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.
Johnson played exclusively on special teams through the first three games, so his absence shouldn't impact Carolina's defense. The extent of Johnson's hip injury remains unclear, but he left the Panthers' Week 3 win over the Raiders early and didn't practice during Week 4 prep.
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Panthers' Lonnie Johnson : Leaves game Sunday
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Johnson exited Sunday's 36-22 victory over the Raiders with a groin injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
The depth safety did not record a stat before exiting. The safeties ahead of Johnson on the depth chart, Jordan Fuller, Xavier Woods, Jammie Robinson and Nick Scott, are all healthy.
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Panthers' Lonnie Johnson : Will play Sunday
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Johnson (hip) is active Sunday against the Raiders, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson was limited in practice this week, but that won't stop him from taking the field in Week 3. The veteran doesn't typically play on defense but is a regular on the Panthers' special teams unit.
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Panthers' Lonnie Johnson : Moves to active roster
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Johnson signed with the Panthers' 53-man roster Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Johnson was on Carolina's practice squad to start the season but was elevated from it for Week 1's loss to the Saints. The veteran safety only appeared on special teams for the matchup, which has typically been his role the last two seasons, while playing with the Titans and Saints.
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Texans' Lonnie Johnson : Joins old squad
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Johnson (knee) agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Texans on Wednesday, Logan Farlow of USA Today reports.
Johnson will return to Houston, where he spent the first three seasons of his career before suiting up for the Titans and Saints the last two years. The 28-year-old appeared in 12 games with New Orleans last season, missing time due to a knee injury and seeing more work on special teams than in the secondary. He'll likely be in line for a similar role with the Texans.
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Saints' Lonnie Johnson : Out again for Week 17
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Johnson (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports.
It will be Johnson's second straight absence. The depth defensive back and special teamer has played in 12 games this season, logging nine tackles (eight solo) and one interception on limited defensive snaps.
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Saints' Lonnie Johnson : Sidelined for Week 16
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Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rams, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Johnson was estimated to be a DNP all week in the team's walk-through practices, so this news doesn't necessarily come as a surprise. His absence will be a blow to the Saints' secondary depth, as well as its special teams unit.
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Saints' Lonnie Johnson : Starts week with DNP
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Johnson (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
The Saints didn't hold an official practice Monday, so Johnson's status is only an estimate; however, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports that the Kentucky product is more week-to-week and his return this season is up in the air. Considering New Orleans is on a short week with a matchup against the Rams on Thursday, it would seem Johnson is unlikely to play, but his participation level Tuesday and Wednesday should offer more insight.
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Saints' Lonnie Johnson : Playing Thursday
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Johnson (hamstring) is active for Thursday night's game against the Jaguars.
The backup safety is back after missing two straight games. Johnson has played in four games this season and recorded three tackles, two passes defensed and an interception.
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Saints' Lonnie Johnson : Won't play Sunday
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Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against New England, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Johnson didn't practice all week after he left the Saints' Week 4 contest against Tampa Bay with a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old plays a rotational role in New Orleans' secondary that will likely be filled by Ugo Amadi and J.T. Gray this coming Sunday.
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Titans' Lonnie Johnson: Back to active roster
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Tennessee activated Johnson (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Johnson missed the minimum four games while on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 10, but he'll presumably return to game action Sunday against the Chargers. He's played primarily on special teams this year, but with Amani Hooker (knee) sidelined, Johnson may see a few extra snaps on defense in Week 15.
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Titans' Lonnie Johnson: Designated to return to practice
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Johnson (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Johnson has been sidelined for the past four games after being placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury Week 11. The 27-year-old will now have a 21-day window to return to practice before he has to be restored to the active roster, or else he'll shift back to IR for the remainder of the season. Johnson's first chance to play again will come Sunday versus the Chargers.
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Titans' Lonnie Johnson: Will not return
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Johnson (hamstring) is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Johnson suffered the injury on punt coverage. The fourth-year pro's absence will be a blow to the team's depth at safety, which is already without Amani Hooker (shoulder).
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Titans' Lonnie Johnson: Active against Commanders
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Johnson (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Johnson landed on the injury report Friday and did not practice due to illness. However, he'll be able to suit up and figures to occupy primarily a special teams role.
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Titans' Lonnie Johnson: Returns to practice
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Johnson (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Johnson was unable to participate in Sunday's home opener against the Giants due to a groin injury. The 26-year-old cornerback recorded 55 tackles, six pass breakups and three interceptions with Houston during the 2021 season. Johnson should be able to provide defensive-back depth for Tennessee during Monday's matchup against the Bills if he remains healthy.
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Titans' Lonnie Johnson: Ruled out for Sunday
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Johnson (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Giants, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Johnson didn't practice all week, so his unavailability doesn't come as a surprise. In his absence, A.J. Moore and Josh Kalu are expected to be the primary backups to Amani Hooker and Kevin Byard.
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Titans' Lonnie Johnson: Suffers shoulder injury
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Johnson is questionable to return to Saturday's preseason game versus Arizona with a shoulder injury, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
The severity of Johnson's injury is unknown, and there's no timetable for his return. Greg Mabin and 2022 second-rounder Roger McCreary should see an increase in opportunities in Tennessee's defensive backfield until Johnson is ready to play again.
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Lonnie Johnson: Cut by Kansas City
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Johnson was waived by the Chiefs on Monday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Johnson was let go by the Chiefs after the team traded a 2024 seventh-round conditional pick to acquire him from the Texans in May. The 26-year-old cornerback registered 55 tackles, six passes defended and three interceptions while starting seven of 14 games with Houston in 2021. Johnson will now pass through waivers, where he should have a good chance to land with a new team in need of defensive back depth this offseason.
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Texans' Lonnie Johnson: Activated off reserve/COVID-19 list
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Johnson was activated off of the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Johnson missed each of the Texans' last two contests after testing positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 23. He will return ahead of the team's final game of the season Sunday against the Titans.
