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7 HOURS AGO • AZCARDINALS.COM

MRI comes back clean Johnson's (knee) MRI came back negative Monday, and he's healthy headed into the offseason, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Johnson had to leave Sunday's regular-season finale against the Rams with a knee injury, but he's avoided anything notable injury-wise and should have a normal offseason. The second-round rookie appeared in 12 regular-season games for Arizona, making 10 starts, and wrapped up his 2025 campaign with 37 tackles (27 solo), 10 pass breakups and one forced fumble. He should return as a starting cornerback in 2026.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Won't return due to knee injury Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Rams, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Johnson done for the day, Elijah Jones is in line to see more snaps at outside cornerback opposite Denzel Burke. Johnson did not record a tackle prior to his exit.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Green light to play Week 17 Johnson (thumb/chest) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Johnson was limited in all three practices during Week 17 prep due to thumb and chest injuries, but the rookie second-rounder has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. Johnson has logged 14 tackles (nine solo) and four pass defenses over his last four games.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 27, 2025 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Tagged as questionable Week 17 Johnson (thumb/chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Johnson was listed as a limited participant in all three practices due to chest and thumb injuries, and his status for Sunday's game may not be officially known until the Cardinals announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If the rookie second-rounder is ruled out, then Darren Hall or fellow rookie Denzel Burke would be slated to start in Johnson's stead.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Johnson (thumb) was a limited participant in Arizona's practice Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.

Impact Johnson popped up on the injury report Wednesday due to a thumb injury he seemingly suffered during the Week 16 loss to the Falcons. The rookie second-round pick could be in danger of missing his sixth game of the season should he be unable to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus the Bengals.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 1, 2025 • 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)

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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