Dolphins part ways with safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. during roster cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Miami Dolphins have released Lonnie Johnson Jr., their most-experienced safety, as part of roster cuts on August 30, 2026. The move follows recent cuts of Louis Moore and Major Burns, leaving the Dolphins with a young safety group. Johnson, who has played 90 games across seven NFL seasons for five teams, was signed to bolster a thin position. Miami will now rely on Dante Trader Jr., Zayne Anderson, and Michael Taaffe moving forward.
- •Dolphins cut Lonnie Johnson Jr. on August 30, 2026.
- •Johnson had seven seasons of NFL experience with five teams.
- •Miami's safety group is now led by younger players.
- •Previous cuts included Louis Moore and Major Burns.
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins release their most experienced safety during Sunday's cuts
"The Miami Dolphins appear to be going with a thin, young group at safety after cutting their most-experienced player at the position.
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