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Arizona Cardinals news: How confident are you in rookie OT Jayden Williams for his 1st career start?

The Cardinals are set to start rookie offensive tackle Jayden Williams this week following Paris Johnson Jr.’s season-ending surgery. The 6’4, 307-pound Williams surprised many by being named the backup at left tackle prior to the season due to him…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 1:44 PM
Arizona Cardinals news: How confident are you in rookie OT Jayden Williams for his 1st career start?
Key Things to Know
  • Rookie offensive tackle Jayden Williams is set to make his first career start for the Arizona Cardinals.
  • Williams takes over at left tackle after starter Paris Johnson Jr. underwent season-ending surgery.
  • A seventh-round pick from Ole Miss, Williams is scheduled to face Detroit Lions pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Arizona Cardinals are preparing to give rookie offensive tackle Jayden Williams his first career NFL start this week against the Detroit Lions. Williams is stepping into the starting left tackle role after starter Paris Johnson Jr. underwent season-ending surgery.

Selected in the seventh round out of Ole Miss, the 6-foot-4, 307-pound Williams earned the backup role before the season and will now face Detroit pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson on the edge.

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