Durability issues continue to plague Cardinals CB Will Johnson
If he is done for the season, he will have played in 14 of 34 games in two seasons.
The durability issues plaguing Arizona Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson have become a major concern. Johnson, drafted 47th overall in 2024, has missed a significant number of games due to various injuries. In 2023, he suffered a knee injury and later faced numerous other injuries during his time at Michigan, including shoulder, toe, and hamstring problems.
These issues led to him missing the 2023 Scouting Combine and pro day, which impacted his draft status. Following a rookie season marred by groin, back, hip, thumb, and chest injuries, Johnson was placed on reserve/injured due to a neck injury sustained against the Seahawks. This injury is expected to keep him out for the rest of the season, resulting in Johnson playing only 14 games out of 34 possible games in two seasons.
Head coach Mike LaFleur stated that the team is preparing for the worst, and defensive coordinator Nick Rallis expressed confidence in the team's depth, believing other players would step up to fill Johnson's role. Undrafted free agent Star Thomas, who spent time on the Cardinals' practice squad, is one of those players who could potentially fill the void left by Johnson.
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