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Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson placed on injured reserve due to neck injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:38 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson placed on injured reserve due to neck injury
Summary

The Arizona Cardinals have placed cornerback Will Johnson on injured reserve due to a neck injury suffered against the Seahawks. Johnson has faced significant durability issues, playing only 14 of 34 games over two seasons after being drafted in the second round in 2024. Head coach Mike LaFleur indicated that the medical team believes Johnson's injury could be serious, possibly requiring surgery. Defensive coordinator Nick Rallis expressed confidence in the team's depth at cornerback, highlighting Star Thomas as a potential starter moving forward.

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Status Watch
  • •Will Johnson likely out for the season after neck injury against Seahawks
  • •Johnson has missed numerous practices and games due to injuries over two seasons
  • •Coach LaFleur suggests a serious nature behind Johnson’s injury requiring medical assessment
  • •Star Thomas, formerly waived, is now on the Cardinals' active roster
  • •Defensive coordinator Rallis emphasizes depth among cornerbacks
Latest Updates
  • 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Durability issues continue to plague Cardinals CB Will Johnson
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If he is done for the season, he will have played in 14 of 34 games in two seasons.

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