Dalton Johnson Seizes Camp Opportunities for Future Success

WHO:

raiders.com - Dalton Johnson, a rookie safety for the Raiders, was drafted using a fifth-round pick.

raiders.com - Treydan Stukes, a second-round pick by the Raiders and Johnson's college teammate and best friend.

raiders.com - Matt Robinson, Raiders safeties coach.

raiders.com - Danny Gonzales, Johnson's college defensive coordinator at Arizona.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Andy Dalton, a veteran quarterback acquired by the Philadelphia Eagles from the Carolina Panthers.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Jalen Hurts, the starting quarterback for the Eagles.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Tanner McKee, the Eagles' 2023 sixth-round draft pick.

WHAT:

raiders.com - Dalton Johnson expressed a preference for making interceptions over tackles, stating, "Two years ago, I would have set the stick... But I'm gonna say the pick. You know, the turnovers pay."

raiders.com - Johnson is making enough of an impact in training camp to earn first-team snaps on defense early in the camp.

raiders.com - Johnson described his transition to the NFL, saying, "The biggest part of the transition is you have to go 100 mph, 100% of the time."

raiders.com - Johnson aims to emulate veteran Maxx Crosby, stating, "I want to be the face of the Raiders one day just like he is."

philadelphiaeagles.com - Andy Dalton has been rotating reps with Tanner McKee, stating, "Both getting a chance to be out there with the twos, and next day you're with the threes."

philadelphiaeagles.com - Dalton noted the importance of being ready as a backup, saying, "I was joking with Tanner... when you don't know when you're going in, you've got to be ready for all of it."

philadelphiaeagles.com - Dalton has shown great accuracy and command of the offense, including finding running back Will Shipley for a touchdown during practice.

raiders.com - Dalton Johnson led Arizona in interceptions (4) and tackles (97) in the previous season.

raiders.com - Johnson forced a combined seven fumbles in his last three seasons at Arizona.

raiders.com - Johnson has 559 career snaps on special teams.

raiders.com - The Raiders will have their exhibition opener against the Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium.

philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles acquired Andy Dalton in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round pick.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Dalton has been splitting reps with Tanner McKee during training camp.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Dalton found running back Will Shipley for a touchdown during practice.

WHERE:

raiders.com - Training camp is taking place at Intermountain Health Performance Center and Allegiant Stadium.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Andy Dalton is training with the Philadelphia Eagles.

WHEN:

philadelphiaeagles.com - Andy Dalton was acquired on March 18th.

WHY:

raiders.com - The Raiders drafted Johnson to replenish a secondary in need of a makeover.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Dalton expressed excitement about joining a great organization that understands winning.

HOW:

raiders.com - Johnson is working on his craft and improving his all-around game during training camp.

philadelphiaeagles.com - Dalton is preparing for his role as a backup quarterback by maintaining a consistent preparation process.

Dalton Johnson of the Raiders is making a strong impression in training camp, earning first-team snaps on defense and expressing a preference for interceptions over tackles, saying, "the turnovers pay." Meanwhile, Andy Dalton of the Eagles is rotating reps with Tanner McKee, emphasizing the need for backup quarterbacks to stay ready, as he joked about the unpredictability of when they might get called into action. Dalton has also showcased his accuracy and command of the offense, successfully connecting with running back Will Shipley for a touchdown during practice.