Well, that Week 2 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals sure left a mark, didn’t it? Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson, a 2025 second-round pick, officially hit injured reserve this week after suffering a neck injury in that very game against our beloved Seahawks. Head coach Mike LaFleur just confirmed Johnson could miss the rest of the 2026 season, and honestly, that’s a tough break for their squad.
Johnson’s Season Cut Short After Seahawks Battle
Johnson was a player with some promise, logging 12 games in his rookie year with eight tackles and a fumble recovery. He started both of the Cardinals’ games this season before that fateful Week 2 encounter. Losing a starting corner, especially a young one they invested a second-round pick in, is a major blow to their defense. It shows you the kind of physical football our guys are playing out there in the Emerald City, making opponents feel every single snap.
Arizona Scrambles for Coverage
In a corresponding move, the Cardinals had to reach into their practice squad, signing cornerback Starling Thomas. Thomas missed all of last season with a torn ACL he picked up in training camp, but he does have some experience, having started 22 games over the two seasons prior. It’s a quick turnaround for him, thrown right back into the fire after a major injury. You gotta wonder how that impacts their secondary going forward.
The Cards are now facing a long road ahead without their young corner. It just goes to show how every game, every play, can impact a team’s season, especially when you’re battling it out in the NFC West.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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