During the mock game from the Las Vegas Raiders, their safety Lonnie Johnson Jr was carted off with a leg injury that was considered serious
The Las Vegas Raiders played their mock football game for fans in Las Vegas on Saturday. There was a ton of optimism built after the performance of the offense and Geno Smith’s performance.
However, one of the keys to training camp for every NFL team is to stay healthy. While the Raiders have avoided injury so far during training camp, which ended Saturday Night. Rotational safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. had to be carted off the field after an apparent leg injury during the scrimmage.
#Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. left the team’s mock game on a cart.
Competing to be a starter, the six-season veteran who signed with Las Vegas this offseason had his ankle rolled up on by Maxx Crosby on this play. pic.twitter.com/qhOPxx1HUr
— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) August 2, 2025
Pete Carroll spoke about it after the game and explained that the injury could be severe for Johnson Jr.
“I don’t have all the details right now,” coach Pete Carroll said after the practice session. “But it’s significant.”
Johnson tweeted out an update after the game as well.
Imma soldier chin up chest out
God got me ‼️— Lonnie Johnson jr. (@Lonnie30johnson) August 2, 2025
While this is an awful situation for Johnson Jr. on a prove-it deal, it allows fringe players on the roster to step up. NFL is a next-man-up league, and the reserve safeties have to find a way to make plays when they get on the field.
In other Raiders links:
- Raiders optimistic Chip Kelly will revive offense and end rotating door at OC: Chip Kelly’s new offense was on full display Saturday and made waves with the fans in attendance.
- Training Camp Notebook 8/2: Levi Edwards has the scoop on what stood out during the Raiders mock game on Saturday.
- Geno Smith connects with Brock Bowers for a touchdown: Geno Smith and Brock Bowers connected on two touchdowns on Saturday, and here is the beautiful back shoulder throw.