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Hunter Long, Paris Johnson Jr. Placed On Injured Reserve

Team promotes Quitoriano from practice squad

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 8:03 PM
Hunter Long, Paris Johnson Jr. Placed On Injured Reserve
Key Things to Know
  • The Arizona Cardinals placed Paris Johnson Jr. and tight end Hunter Long on Injured Reserve.
  • Hunter Long sustained a right knee injury after colliding with teammate Wydett Williams Jr.
  • Tight end Teagan Quitoriano was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Arizona Cardinals have placed offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. and tight end Hunter Long on Injured Reserve. Long suffered a right knee injury following a collision with teammate Wydett Williams Jr. on a punt play. To help fill the void at tight end, the team promoted veteran Teagan Quitoriano from the practice squad to the active roster, leaving one open spot remaining on the 53-man roster.

Head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed rookie Jayden Williams will replace Johnson in the starting lineup. In additional roster moves, the Cardinals re-signed tight end Kenny Yeboah and added offensive lineman Austin Deculus and safety Mark Perry to the practice squad, while releasing offensive lineman Vershon Lee and cornerback D'Shawn Jamison.

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