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Paris Johnson Jr. injury gives Cardinals a chance to prove Jayden Williams is a steal

Arizona Cardinals rookie Jayden Williams has a chance to prove himself in Paris Johnson Jr.'s absence.

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 7:38 PM
Paris Johnson Jr. injury gives Cardinals a chance to prove Jayden Williams is a steal
Key Things to Know
  • Reese Kunz argues Paris Johnson Jr.'s season-ending injury creates a prime opportunity to prove rookie Jayden Williams is a steal.
  • Paris Johnson Jr. tore his left biceps in Arizona's Week 4 loss to the New York Giants.
  • Seventh-round rookie Jayden Williams is reportedly set to start at left tackle ahead of Josh Fryar.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arizona Cardinals left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn left biceps in Week 4 against the New York Giants. Seventh-round rookie Jayden Williams is reportedly expected to replace Johnson in the starting lineup at left tackle ahead of backup Josh Fryar. Raising Zona's Reese Kunz argues that the injury provides Arizona a major opportunity to evaluate Williams as a potential draft steal.

The Cardinals also face injury concerns at right guard, where Isaiah Adams was carted off with an ankle injury and could be replaced by Jon Gaines II against the Detroit Lions. Arizona enters Week 5 with a 1-3 record amid a three-game losing streak, leaving the team to rely heavily on its young offensive line depth.

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