Talk about a gut punch for the Cardinals O-line, huh? Paris Johnson Jr. is officially out for the entire season, tearing his biceps and leaving a massive hole up front. That’s a huge blow for any squad, especially early in the season when you’re trying to find your rhythm.
Wills Is Back in the Mix
To try and fill that void, the Cardinals are bringing in some serious talent, signing offensive tackle Jedrick Wills off Buffalo’s practice squad. This guy isn’t just some journeyman, either. Wills, who’s 27, was a first-round pick back in 2020, going 10th overall to Cleveland. He’s got starting experience too, with 57 games all under his belt for the Browns. You gotta wonder if his time in Cleveland with current Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett played a part here. Wills missed the entire 2025 season to get his injured knees right after battling through 2024, so hopefully, he’s fully healed and ready to step up big time. This is a massive opportunity for him to make an impact.
Full Roster Shake-Up
The Johnson injury wasn’t the only move Arizona made. They also placed tight end Hunter Long on injured reserve, showing they’re dealing with multiple hits to their roster. To counter that, veteran tight end Teagan Quitoriano got promoted from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster. They’re also bringing back tight end Kenny Yeboah to the practice squad and added offensive lineman Austin Decals and safety Mark Perry to that unit. To make room for everyone, they released offensive lineman Vershon Lee and cornerback D’Shawn Jamison from the practice squad. It’s a full-on shuffle trying to make sense of things after losing Johnson.
It’s going to be interesting to see how Wills fits into that offensive line immediately. The Cardinals are clearly hoping he can come in and stabilize things after such a big loss. This kind of early season injury and subsequent roster shake-up can definitely test a team’s depth, so all eyes will be on how this new group gels going forward.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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