LONNIE JOHNSON JR. NEWS

Titans DL Jeffery Simmons back after missing one game

The Tennessee Titans will have Jeffery Simmons back for their Thursday night matchup with the Green Bay Packers after the Pro Bowl defensive lineman missed one game with an ankle i...

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to IR The Titans placed Johnson on injured reserve Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Johnson sustained a hamstring injury during last Sunday's win over the Broncos, and the Titans consequently moved him to injured reserve Thursday. With the 27-year-old in line to miss at least the next four games, and fellow safeties Amani Hooker (shoulder), A.J. Moore (ankle) and Josh Thompson (knee) all ruled out for Thursday night's matchup in Green Bay, Josh Kalu and Kevin Byard are slated to handle most of the safety reps in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 11 Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Packers, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson was unable to return after exiting with a hamstring injury during Sunday's win over the Broncos. The 27-year-old was then sidelined for each practice ahead of Week 11, and his next chance to play will come against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 27. In Johnson's absence, Josh Kalu and Andrew Adams will serve as the Titans' only healthy safeties behind starter Kevin Byard.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tannehill returns, throws 2 TD passes as Titans beat Broncos

Ryan Tannehill threw two touchdown passes to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine as the Tennessee Titans rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat the Denver Broncos 17-10

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will not return Johnson (hamstring) is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact 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).

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active against Commanders Johnson (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee Titans and DB Lonnie Johnson Jr. Announce Donation to Local Middle School's Football Team Donation provides John Early Middle School with much-needed equipment

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans X Lonnie Johnson Jr. John Early Middle School Donation | Community Photos The Tennessee Titans and Titans defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. partnered to give a donation to John Early Middle School's football team....

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Returns to practice Johnson (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wednesday Injury Report: Double Trouble at Defensive Back Cornerback Elijah Molden and safety Lonnie Johnson were the only ones who did not practice as preparations for the New York Giants got under...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Titans tap next man up experience replacing Harold Landry

The Tennessee Titans are days away from kicking off their new season and already have placed two players on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clutch solo tackle of Derrick Henry set new Tennessee Titans DB Lonnie Johnson apart | Estes In overtime of a 2020 game at Nissan Stadium, Lonnie Johnson did what few have been able to do: He tackled Derrick Henry solo in the open fi...

AUGUST 25, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Lonnie Johnson Gets Ball Loose for Key Titans Takeaway | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans cornerback Lonnie Johnson jars the ball loose for a key Titans takeaway.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Cut by Kansas City Johnson was waived by the Chiefs on Monday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Former Texans Safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. Cut By Chiefs Former Houston Texans defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. is now a free agent following his departure from the Chiefs.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Former first-round pick Shelton gets fresh start with Chiefs

Former first-round pick Danny Shelton began his latest fresh start with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, hoping to earn a place in the middle of their defensive line after agreein...

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans Cut CB Lonnie Johnson Follow along with TexansDaily as we keep you up to date with all firings and hiring in the NFL

AUGUST 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lonnie Johnson Jr. Film Review: Week One Starter for Chiefs? Projected by many to be battling for a roster spot, could Johnson actually end up starting for KC?

JUNE 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lonnie Johnson Jr. Film Review: Week One Starter for Chiefs? Projected by many to be battling for a roster spot, could Johnson actually end up starting for KC?

JUNE 23, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lonnie Johnson likes what he sees in TCU Keller Timber Creek receiver Lonnie Johnson likes what he sees in TCU's program.

JUNE 16, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Five Things to Know About New Chiefs' CB Lonnie Johnson Jr. The Chiefs traded for Johnson on Monday afternoon

MAY 3, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Dealt to Kansas City Johnson was traded to the Chiefs from the Texans on Monday in exchange for a 2024 conditional seventh-round pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Johnson was a consistent piece of Houston's secondary over the last three seasons, appearing in 14 or more games in each campaign. He finished with 55 tackles (38 solo) and five passes defensed and picked off three passes in 2021.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs place tender on Ingram, trade for cornerback Johnson

The Chiefs placed an unrestricted free-agent tender on defensive end Melvin Ingram in the hopes of keeping him for next season, and they traded for Houston cornerback Lonnie Johnso...

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans Trade DB Lonnie Johnson Jr. To Kansas City Chiefs Former second-round pick is on the move after three seasons with the Houston Texans.

MAY 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Titans clinch AFC's top seed with 28-25 win over Texans

Ryan Tannehill tied a career-high with four touchdown passes to help the Tennessee Titans clinch the top seed in the AFC with a 28-25 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS