Brett Veach and the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t done re-working their defensive backfield. On Monday, the team made a trade with the Houston Texans, acquiring cornerback Lonnie Johnson in exchange for a seventh-round pick.
Per Ian Rapoport, “The Texans traded DB Lonnie Johnson Jr. to the Chiefs for a 2024 conditional 7th round pick.”
The #Texans traded DB Lonnie Johnson Jr. to the #Chiefs for a 2024 conditional 7th round pick, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 2, 2022
The NFL world reacted to the Chiefs newest addition on social media.
“The Texans organization = HORRIFIC at their job,” one fan replied.
The Texans organization = HORRIFIC at their job https://t.co/exSdqvLiGI
— Raa Shaad (@JRthaNomad) May 2, 2022
“WOW,” another user tweeted in all-caps. “A 7th????”
WOW. A 7th???? https://t.co/6fHB9dvvfx
— John Chapman (@JL_Chapman) May 2, 2022
“Veach is on [an] unstoppable roll right now!” a Chiefs fan commented.
Veach is on a unstoppable roll right now! https://t.co/J0KHR5b5EG
— Kansas City Today (@KC__Today) May 2, 2022
“Lonnie hasn’t been particularly good, so [I’m] not expecting much at all,” another user said. “My guess is the conditions are if he makes the final 53. If he sucks, they cut him and no harm done.”
Lonnie hasn’t been particularly good, so im not expecting much at all. My guess is the conditions are if he makes the final 53. If he sucks, they cut him and no harm done. https://t.co/hQHcbUV94A
— ChiefBearcat (@Chief_Bearcat) May 2, 2022
“A conditional seventh two years from now is maybe the smallest currency the NFL has for a trade,” tweeted The Athletic’s Greg Auman.
A conditional seventh two years from now is maybe the smallest currency the NFL has for a trade. https://t.co/eUi1Bg6XGF
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) May 2, 2022
“We just nabbed a starting CB for a 7th round pick in 2024,” a Chiefs fan responded. “Veach keeps striking and I am sure he isn’t done.”
We just nabbed a starting CB for a 7th round pick in 2024. Veach keeps striking and I am sure he isn’t done. https://t.co/WzUaO2aSU0
— Brad Henson (@bradleychenson) May 2, 2022
“Do the other teams just want us to win the Super Bowl,” another asked.
Do the other teams just want us to win the super bowl https://t.co/r7st7DiigE
— Cable Haver (@SullyChiefs) May 2, 2022
A very hopeful past five days for the Chiefs.
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