Cardinals activate Garrett Williams from PUP list ahead of preseason
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals activated cornerback Garrett Williams from the physically unable to perform list on August 20, 2026, after he was sidelined for eight months due to a torn Achilles tendon. Coach Mike LaFleur expressed optimism about Williams' readiness for Week 1, noting the extensive effort he made during his recovery. Williams, drafted in the third round from Stanford in 2023, started 10 games last season and has demonstrated significant skill with four interceptions. The Cardinals are preparing for a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, but starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett will not participate, with Gardner Minshew set to start instead.
- •Williams missed eight months recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.
- •He started 10 games for Arizona last season.
- •Gardner Minshew will start against the Cowboys in the preseason game.
- •Jacoby Brissett will not play in the upcoming matchup.
- •Tight end Tip Reiman and edge rusher Josh Sweat remain on the PUP list.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals activate Garrett Williams from PUP list
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals activate CB Garrett Williams from PUP list just 8 months after he tore an Achilles tendon
"Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday, and it's possible that the fourth-year player will be ready for Week 1. Williams started 10 games last season before suffering a torn Achilles tendon on Dec. 21 — roughly eight months ago. “A lot of work was put in, first and foremost by him, and then a lot of people behind the scenes to get to this point,” coach Mike LaFleur said.
"The Arizona Cardinals activated Garrett Williams from the PUP list, but Carson Beck is unlikely to play against the Cowboys.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 11:24 PMCardinals activate Garrett Williams from PUP list
The Arizona Cardinals activated Garrett Williams from the PUP list, but Carson Beck is unlikely to play against the Cowboys.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:07 PMCardinals activate CB Garrett Williams from PUP list just 8 months after he tore an Achilles tendon
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday, and it's possible that the fourth-year player will be ready for Week 1. Williams started 10 games last season before suffering a torn Achilles tendon on Dec. 21 — roughly eight months ago. “A lot of work was put in, first and foremost by him, and then a lot of people behind the scenes to get to this point,” coach Mike LaFleur said.
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