Will Johnson
CB ARI (8)
Fri 11/28/25 4:53 PM

Johnson (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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 he will either join or replace Denzel Burke as a starting outside cornerback, depending on the health of Max Melton (heel).

Will Johnson
CB ARI (8)
Wed 11/26/25 9:07 PM

Johnson (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Will Johnson
CB ARI (8)
Sun 11/23/25 2:47 PM

Johnson (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Will Johnson
CB ARI (8)
Fri 11/21/25 8:25 PM

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

Will Johnson
CB ARI (8)
Thu 11/20/25 9:20 PM

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

Will Johnson
CB ARI (8)
Wed 11/19/25 9:21 PM

Johnson (back) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Will Johnson
CB ARI (8)
Fri 11/14/25 7:37 PM

Johnson (back) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus San Francisco, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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 rookie fifth-rounder Denzel Burke.

Will Johnson
CB ARI (8)
Thu 11/13/25 8:13 PM

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

Will Johnson
CB ARI (8)
Wed 11/12/25 10:15 PM

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

Will Johnson
CB ARI (8)
Fri 11/7/25 2:30 PM

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