# Cardinals place Will Johnson on injured reserve

> Cardinals put cornerback Will Johnson on injured reserve after neck injury in Week 2 loss to Seahawks
- Title: Cardinals place Will Johnson on injured reserve · NBC Sports
- Summary: Cardinals put cornerback Will Johnson on injured reserve after neck injury in Week 2 loss to Seahawks Will Johnson, a 2025 second-round pick, will miss rest…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cardinals-put-cb-will-johnson-on-injured-reserve
- Published: 2026-09-23T17:31:41.881+00:00
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## Johnson on injured reserve
Cardinals placed Will Johnson on injured reserve Wednesday after he suffered a neck injury in Week 2 loss to Seahawks

> Johnson was a 2025 second-round pick and played 12 games as a rookie
## Week 2 neck injury
Johnson's neck injury occurred during Arizona's Week 2 game against the Seahawks
## Coaching decision
Head coach Mike LaFleur stated Johnson could miss the rest of the 2026 season
## Rookie stats
Johnson recorded eight tackles and one fumble recovery in 12 games as a 2025 rookie
## Corresponding move
Cardinals signed Starling Thomas from practice squad to fill the cornerback role
## Key takeaway

Will Johnson, a 2025 second-round pick, will miss rest of 2026 season due to neck injury