Man, the Arizona Cardinals are reeling after a brutal week, losing offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. for the entire season right after their defeat by the New York Giants. This is a gut punch, and the team wasted absolutely no time making a flurry of roster moves to try and patch things up. It’s clear they know they’ve got a hole to fill, and they’re scrambling to do it fast.
A Crushing Loss and Immediate Damage Control
Losing Paris Johnson Jr. for the entire season isn’t just a minor setback, it’s a massive blow to their offensive line and, honestly, their whole season outlook. The guy was on the field against the 49ers just last week, and now he’s on injured reserve. Talk about bad luck! They also placed tight end Hunter Long on injured reserve, which means two key guys are out. You know things are serious when a team announces a “plethora of moves” immediately after a loss and a season-ending injury. The pressure is on, big time.
Who’s Stepping Up (Or At Least On The Practice Squad)?
To try and shore things up, the Cardinals made some immediate signings. They bumped tight end Teagan Quitoriano, rocking jersey #47, up from the practice squad to the active roster. Then they re-signed tight end Kenny Yeboah to the practice squad, and he’ll wear #45. But the really telling moves for depth are on the offensive line and in the secondary. They brought in offensive lineman Austin Deculus, who will wear #76, and safety Mark Perry, who’s got #37, onto the practice squad. Deculus is a big body, 6-5, 330 pounds, and he’s got some NFL experience with 26 games played, including six starts, for the Chargers and Texans. He spent last season with Los Angeles after a trade from Houston. Perry, a safety at 6-0, 211 pounds, came into the league in 2024 as an undrafted rookie from TCU and has bounced around practice squads with the Texans, Patriots, and Packers. He brings some college stats, too, with 233 tackles and three interceptions over five seasons at TCU. Clearly, they’re grabbing whatever experience they can find to fill out the roster after these injuries.
The Ripple Effect: What It Means For Their Season
These moves aren’t just about adding bodies; they’re about trying to stay afloat. To make room, the Cardinals released cornerback D’Shawn Jamison and offensive lineman Vershon Lee from the practice squad. This isn’t just a reshuffle; it’s a full-on reaction to a major injury crisis. For the Cardinals, this past week has been brutal, and heading into next week, they’re going to be facing some serious challenges with a patched-up roster. It’s going to be a tough road ahead for them trying to patch up an offensive line that just lost a major piece like Paris Johnson Jr. You’ve gotta wonder how much these early season hits are gonna impact their fight as the year rolls on.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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