Josh Johnson leaving Bengals practice squad to join Arizona Cardinals
Josh Johnson finds himself on his 15th team as the potential Arizona Cardinals starting QB.
Cincinnati Bengals practice squad quarterback Josh Johnson is set to join the Arizona Cardinals' 53-man roster, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This move comes after a significant shakeup in the Cardinals' quarterback room. Initially, the Cardinals started with Jacoby Brissett, who was subsequently traded to the Baltimore Ravens. Following Brissett's departure, Gardner Minshew took over, but he is now out due to a likely season-ending torn UCL.
The Cardinals have signed Johnson, who began his NFL career with the Bengals, was cut, and was later re-signed to the practice squad. With Minshew sidelined, Johnson is the Cardinals' latest acquisition, marking his 15th NFL team in 14 seasons. Despite being 40 years old, Johnson put up a strong preseason performance, leading to some debate about his potential retention as a third QB.
However, the Bengals ultimately opted to place him on the practice squad alongside Sean Clifford, who is now the team's third QB. Johnson will be the NFL's second-oldest starting quarterback, behind Aaron Rodgers of the Steelers, who the Bengals will face this week during Sunday Night Football. Unfortunately for Johnson, he has lost his primary target, Michael Wilson, who suffered a neck injury in Week 9 and will miss the remainder of the season.
With Wilson sidelined, tight end Trey McBride is expected to gain even more playing time, already being the team's leading pass catcher.
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