{
  "id": 9483656,
  "title": "Arizona Cardinals place CB Will Johnson on injured reserve, sign Star Thomas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/arizona-cardinals-place-cb-will-johnson-on-injured-reserve-sign-star",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T04:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arizona-cardinals-place-cb-johnson-041203676.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Arizona Cardinals have placed cornerback Will Johnson on injured reserve following a neck injury he sustained during Sunday's 31-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Head coach Mike LaFleur expressed concern during a Wednesday press conference, stating that the team is not prepared to bring Johnson back from injury. Instead, they have signed cornerback Star Thomas V from their practice squad to fill the void left by Johnson's absence. Thomas, who has not played since 2024 due to a torn ACL, will join rookies Garrett Williams and Max Melton on the Cardinals' roster. Max Melton, who has a toe injury, did not practice on Wednesday, leaving the defense with Denzel Burke, Williams, Thomas, Kei Trel Clark and Kalen King to rely on.",
  "summary": "Will Johnson's season might be over, and Star Thomas sets to play first game since 2024.",
  "key_points": [
    "Arizona Cardinals place Will Johnson on injured reserve due to neck injury.",
    "Sign cornerback Star Thomas V from practice squad to fill void.",
    "Thomas returns to Cardinals roster after 2024 ACL tear."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Cardinals' placement of Will Johnson on injured reserve and signing of Star Thomas indicates a shuffling of their cornerback lineup, likely weakening their defensive depth in the short term.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Hawks sign former first-round pick Keon Johnson",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/hawks-sign-former-first-round-pick-keon-johnson",
        "published": "2026-09-24T01:08:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}