Raiders: Lonnie Johnson Jr. Suffers Fracture After Collision with Maxx Crosby

HENDERSON, Nev. – Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. suffered a fractured fibula during Saturday’s practice at Allegiant Stadium. Johnson is expected to undergo an MRI to determine if there is additional damage. The six-year veteran was carted off the field after colliding with defensive end Maxx Crosby while attempting to tackle running back Raheem Mostert. Johnson, who was projected as a backup, has been competing for a rotational spot in the Raiders’ secondary. During training camp, he has received reps with the first team whenever the defense has three safeties on the field. Johnson and Isaiah Pola-Mao would line up in the traditional safety positions, while Jeremy Chinn would play nickel.

Johnson, 29, signed a one-year contract with the Raiders this offseason. He and Chinn were some of the additions at the safety position following the departures of Tre’von Moehrig and Marcus Epps. Las Vegas also signed veteran safety Jamal Adams, who has become a weak-side linebacker. Johnson, a second-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2019, has played for five teams during his professional career. In 83 games, he has accumulated 199 tackles, 15 passes defended, and four interceptions.