WILL JOHNSON NEWS

Snap Judgments For The Buccaneers Game Will Johnson comes back to play every down

3 DAYS AGO • AZCARDINALS.COM

Good to go Johnson (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Johnson was a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to a full participant Friday. The upgrade means the cornerback is good to go for Sunday, and will either join or replace Denzel Burke as a starting outside cornerback, depending on the health of Max Melton (heel)

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Johnson (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The rookie second-rounder has missed the Cardinals' last three games due to a back injury. He was able to return to practice during Week 12 prep, and he'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Fellow rookie Denzel Burke has started at outside cornerback in Johnson's absence.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Won't play Week 12 Johnson (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Johnson gave himself a chance to play in Week 12 after ending the week with back-to-back limited practices, but his back injury is severe enough for him to miss a third consecutive game. Fellow rookie Denzel Burke should remain as the second starting outside corner opposite Max Melton in Johnson's absence. Johnson's next opportunity to play is Week 13 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 30.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 12 Johnson (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Johnson ended the week with back-to-back limited practices, giving him a chance to return Sunday from a two-game absence due to a back injury. The rookie second-rounder's return would likely mean that fellow first-year corner Denzel Burke would revert to a rotational role in the secondary, though the latter could still see an increased snap count on defense if Garrett Williams (ankle) is unable to play in Week 12. Prior to his injury, Johnson posted 19 tackles (14 solo), six pass defenses and one forced fumble across six regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday Johnson (back) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The cornerback did return to the field after missing Wednesday's session and the last two games. Johnson now appears to have a chance to suit up in Sunday's game against the Jaguars. He's played on at least 60 percent of the defensive snaps in all six games he's played in this season.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will Johnson Media Availability | Week 12 vs Jaguars CB Will Johnson addresses the media in the locker room following practice.

NOVEMBER 20 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Jaguars try to win for the 3rd time in 4 weeks when they face Cardinals on Sunday

The Jacksonville Jaguars are in the playoff hunt after winning two of their past three games

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Still sidelined by back injury Johnson (back) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Johnson has missed the Cardinals' last two games due to a back injury, which has also prevented him from participating in practice. He has two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity this week, and doing so would give him a chance to play against the Jaguars on Sunday. Rookie fifth-rounder Denzel Burke has stepped into a more prominent role in the secondary in Johnson's absence.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. 49ers Johnson (back) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus San Francisco, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Johnson will be sidelined for a second straight week because of a lingering back injury. His absence will leave the door open for Arizona corners further down on the depth chart to see additional snaps, perhaps most notably 2025 fifth-rounder Denzel Burke.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Johnson (back) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact A back injury prevented Johnson from playing against the Seahawks in Week 10, and he's opened Week 11 prep with back-to-back DNPs. The rookie second-rounder would need to practice Friday in at least a limited capacity in order to have a realistic chance of playing Sunday against the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Johnson (back) was estimated to have not practiced Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Johnson was sidelined for Week 10 with the same injury. It's not a good sign that he couldn't return to practice in any capacity to begin a new week, though he still has two days to improve his outlook for a Week 11 matchup against the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Out for Week 10 Johnson (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The rookie corner from Michigan downgraded from a limited practice estimation Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday, so it's no surprise that he won't play in Week 10. Johnson has had an impressive start to his NFL career, recording 19 total tackles and six passes defended across six contests. Now that he's set to miss his third game this season Sunday, expect Elijah Jones to start at boundary corner.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out of practice Thursday Johnson (back) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The cornerback was estimated to be a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough. Johnson is trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks. The starter has played on a majority of the defensive snaps in every game he's suited up for this season, though he did miss two early on with a groin injury.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Limited at practice Johnson (back) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official website reports.

Impact Johnson popped up on the injury report with a back issue at the team's first practice of the week. Considering he was able to participate in any capacity, the injury is likely of the minor variety. The cornerback will have two more shots at logging a full practice prior to Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Week 9 Johnson (groin) is active for Monday's game against the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The rookie second-rounder missed two games earlier in the season due to a groin injury, but he was able to play through the issue in the two contests prior to the Week 8 bye. The injury limited Johnson's practice participation Friday and Saturday, but he has been cleared to suit up Week 9 after going through pregame warmups.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Cowboys Johnson (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Johnson was a limited participant in Friday's practice after playing through his groin injury before the Week 8 bye. Theo Mackie of azcentral said head coach Jonathan Gannon made it sound as if Johnson had a good chance to play Sunday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin injury Johnson (groin) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact The rookie second-rounder was able to play through a groin injury prior to the Week 8 bye, so it's unclear whether his limitations during Friday's practice were due to a setback or for maintenance purposes. Johnson's participation in Saturday's practice will provide more clarity on his status heading into Monday night's game against the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

After another tight loss, Cardinals enter the bye week looking for a way to salvage their season

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OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Will Johnson Speaks With The Media Will Johnson speaks with the media in the locker room after practice on Thursday, October 16th.

OCTOBER 16 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Good to go against Indianapolis Johnson (groin) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Johnson was a full participant in Friday's practice, which was enough to clear to him to play in Sunday's road tilt. He played through the injury during the Cardinals' Week 5 loss to the Titans, when he played 55 defensive snaps and logged three solo tackles.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing groin issue Johnson (groin) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Johnson played through the groin injury in Week 5 versus the Titans, but it still appears to be hampering him as Arizona begins a new week of practice. He'll get two more opportunities to practice in full before the Cardinals release their final practice report of the week Friday.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE