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Former Cat Lonnie Johnson Jr. signs with Carolina Panthers

Former University of Kentucky cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. signed with the Carolina Panthers this week after being waived by Houston.

According to the initial report by Tom Pelissero, the plan is to have Johnson start on the Carolina practice squad, then elevate him for week 1.

Veteran CB Lonnie Johnson Jr. is signing with the #Panthers, per source. The plan is to have him on the practice squad initially and elevate him for Week 1. pic.twitter.com/aV2AaqvdQS

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 28, 2024