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Cardinals Place CB Will Johnson (Neck) on Injured Reserve
Will Johnson is out for the season with a neck injury, and Starling Thomas V returns to the active roster to bolster Arizona’s cornerback depth.
- On Wednesday, the Arizona Cardinals placed starting cornerback Will Johnson on injured reserve due to a neck injury expected to sideline him for the remainder of the 2026 season. The team signed Starling Thomas from the practice squad to fill the roster spot.
- Johnson sustained the injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 31-7 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks after a collision with running back Emanuel Wilson. Head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed Monday that the second-year player's neck injury is season-ending.
- A second-round pick from Michigan in the 2025 NFL Draft, Johnson appeared in 12 games as a rookie with 37 tackles and 10 passes defensed. This season, he started both games before the injury, recording 8 tackles and one pass defensed.
- LaFleur expressed confidence in the team's remaining depth, stating in his September 21 press briefing, "What's great is we have a deep corner room." The Cardinals carry six cornerbacks featuring Max Melton, Kei'Trel Clark, Garrett Williams, and Denzel Burke entering Week 3.
- The Cardinals secondary faces an immediate test against San Francisco 49ers receivers including Hall of Famer Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and Demarcus Robinson. Arizona must also monitor Melton and Williams before the matchup, as the team has lacked a true shutdown corner since Patrick Peterson.
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Cardinals Sign 4th-Year Cornerback Amid Will Johnson Injury News
The Arizona Cardinals made the move that’s been long anticipated since Monday. They announced that they’ve placed cornerback Will Johnson (neck) on injured reserve and signed Starling Thomas from the practice squad. Defensive lineman Jay Toia will take Thomas’ place on the practice squad. We have made the following roster moves:CB Will Johnson to IRPromoted […]
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Cardinals Placing CB Will Johnson On IR Among Three Moves
The Arizona Cardinals announced they have placed CB Will Johnson on injured reserve. He’s expected to miss the rest of the season with his neck injury. The Cardinals also promoted CB Starling Thomas V to the active roster and signed DT Jay Toia to the practice squad. Johnson, 23, was a three-year starter at Michigan […]
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