Devastating Injury Strikes Raiders’ Rising Star Lonnie Johnson Jr. in Shocking Scrimmage Incident

Johnson went down while trying to tackle running back Raheem Mostert during the team’s open game at Allegiant Stadium when he collided with Crosby. He immediately reached for his right leg, clearly in a lot of pain, as the team’s medical staff came out to help him. He was eventually carted off the field.

Advertisement“It’s a lower leg injury, I don’t know all of the details right now, but it’s significant,” Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said, via KTNV’s Nick Walters.

The Raiders have not yet confirmed the injury. According to The Associated Press, more information is needed to determine how long Johnson will be sidelined. He has reportedly fractured his fibula, though he is set to undergo an MRI.Advertisement

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Johnson, according to ESPN, has been receiving first-team reps during training camp when the defense has three safeties on the field at the same time. He’s been competing for a rotational role in the team’s secondary this fall.