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Cardinals Sign Former Top-10 Pick Jedrick Wills After Paris Johnson Injury

Any hope of Paris Johnson Jr. returning after a minimum four-week IR stint vanished quickly. A torn biceps suffered in Week 4 requires surgery, ending the left tackle’s 2026 campaign prematurely and forcing the Cardinals into complete panic mode on…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 1:40 PM
Cardinals Sign Former Top-10 Pick Jedrick Wills After Paris Johnson Injury
Key Things to Know
  • The Arizona Cardinals signed offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. from the Buffalo Bills' practice squad on Tuesday.
  • Starting left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a torn biceps.
  • Wills brings 57 career NFL starts and prior experience protecting quarterback Jacoby Brissett to Arizona.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Arizona Cardinals have signed offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. off the Buffalo Bills' practice squad following a season-ending injury to starter Paris Johnson Jr. Johnson suffered a torn biceps in Week 4 that requires surgery, ending his 2026 campaign prematurely. The Cardinals acted quickly to address the blindside vacancy ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Detroit Lions.

Wills, a former No. 10 overall draft pick who previously started 57 games for the Cleveland Browns, provides veteran depth alongside rookie Jayden Williams. In corresponding moves, the Cardinals promoted tight end Teagan Quitoriano to the active roster, re-signed Kenny Yeboah, Austin Decals, and Mark Perry to the practice squad, and released Vershon Lee and D'Shawn Jamison.

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