I seen what Akins did his second time around I seen what Des king did his second time around God gave me a second chance imma take the humble route wit it this time around https://t.co/21hNf0SU4u
— Lonnie Johnson jr. (@Lonnie30johnson) March 11, 2024
This is a surprise loss: Lonnie Johnson Jr. said his goodbyes to New Orleans Saints fans and his teammates on social media Monday, at the start of the NFL legal tampering window. Johnson is going back to the team that drafted him in a deal with the Houston Texans.
Johnson was well-regarded by the Saints coaching staff, who played him last year as the primary backup to Marcus Maye. When New Orleans chose to let the veteran free safety go, Johnson appeared to be a natural choice to compete with second-year pro Jordan Howden as Maye’s replacement. Johnson was limited by a lingering hamstring injury last season but played well when healthy.
Good luck to him. Johnson pointed to the success his old Texans teammates Jordan Akins and Desmond King found in reunions with Houston as reasons for his own return. He’s eager to carve out a niche in DeMeco Ryans’ defense and prove himself. We’ll see how the Saints react.
My brudda we locked in 4L appreciate you dawg https://t.co/KCdRyIIbyz
— Lonnie Johnson jr. (@Lonnie30johnson) March 11, 2024
Nola gonna have love for yall 4 Eva ⚜️ I tried I promise I tried we just couldn’t get it done
— Lonnie Johnson jr. (@Lonnie30johnson) March 11, 2024
