Cardinals activate CB Garrett Williams from PUP list just 8 months after he tore an Achilles tendon
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams has been activated from the physically unable to perform list just eight months after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon. The fourth-year player may be ready for Week 1, according to coach Mike LaFleur. Williams started 10 games last season before his injury on December 21. He is expected to compete for playing time alongside Sean Murphy-Bunting, Will Johnson, Denzel Burke, Starling Thomas, and Max Melton.
A third-round pick from Stanford in 2023, Williams has 27 starts in 35 games and has recorded four interceptions and two forced fumbles. Tight end Tip Reiman and edge rusher Josh Sweat are the only two Cardinals players still on the PUP list, with Reiman unlikely to return for Week 1. Starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett will not play in the preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, with backup Gardner Minshew taking his place.
Rookie Carson Beck, who suffered a rib injury during the Hall of Fame game against the Carolina Panthers, is unlikely to play.
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