HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. will be activated off injured reserve and could make his season debut Thursday night at Denver.

Johnson broke his right leg during a training camp scrimmage Aug. 2 at Allegiant Stadium. He returned to practice Oct. 27 to begin the 21-day window for when the Raiders could activate him.

Now Johnson could play in what is a short week for his teammates, who lost 30-29 in overtime Sunday to Jacksonville. The injury report lists him as questionable, but he has been a full participant in practice all week.

Johnson sounded confident he would take the field.

“It's been a long time for me,” he said Wednesday. “Ain't nothing short, but it's shorter for them. Just getting mentally prepared for it. I've got the fresh legs, obviously.”

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