The Miami Dolphins added another veteran defender on a 1-year contract Wednesday — defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the Dolphins agreed to a 1-year contract with Johnson.
The Houston Texans selected Johnson at No. 54 overall in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. At the time, analysts raved about his physical abilities.
“Long and tall with physical traits galore, Johnson looks the part but lacks the consistency and ball skills expected of a starting NFL cornerback,” NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein wrote during the 2019 draft process. “He has enough athleticism to make it as a cornerback, but he could be tied to a press-and-trail scheme where some of his coverage deficiencies can be covered up.
“His physical gifts could get him overdrafted, but he can become an eventual starter if he hones his ball skills and finds the right scheme fit.”
At 30 years old, Johnson might not have the same level of physical gifts. But he will bring seven years of NFL experience to Miami.
Last season, Johnson played nine games for the Las Vegas Raiders, starting two of them. He had 25 combined tackles with two pass defenses.
The Dolphins can make Johnson’s contract agreement official at 4 pm ET Wednesday. That’s when the new league year begins.
Until then, free agent contract offers are handshake agreements.
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