Paris Johnson Season-Ending Injury
Arizona Cardinals Left Tackle Paris Johnson Jr. Out For Remainder Of Season With Torn Biceps
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Johnson tried to play through the biceps injury before being removed from Sunday’s game; he is expected to be placed on injured reserve.
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Johnson graded well in pass protection against the Giants, earning an 84.2 PFF pass-blocking grade, while Cardinals right tackle Elijah Wilkinson and center Hjalte Froholdt each graded below 30.
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Arizona exercised Johnson’s fifth-year option for 2027, worth about $19 million, but has not agreed to a long-term extension with him.
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Johnson, the sixth overall pick in the 2023 draft, played every snap as a rookie but has missed at least three games in each season since.
Arizona Cardinals left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. is out for the season after tearing his left biceps during Sunday's 36-24 loss to the New York Giants, coach Mike LaFleur said Monday ABC7NY. Johnson tried to play through the injury before being removed from the game and will undergo surgery soon. The loss marks the Cardinals' third straight defeat and removes a key blocker from their offensive line.
Safety Andrew Wingard also injured his knee in the loss, though Arizona Cardinals reported the injury was less severe than initially feared. Johnson's absence leaves rookie Jayden Williams and Josh Fryar competing to start at left tackle, a critical position that protects quarterback Josh McCown's blind side.
Johnson Was Playing Well Before Injury
Johnson graded well in his final game before the injury. He earned an 84.2 pass-blocking grade against the Giants despite the biceps issue Sports Illustrated. His performance stood out compared to teammates. Cardinals right tackle Elijah Wilkinson and center Hjalte Froholdt each graded below 30 in the same game.
Recurring Injury Problems for Top Draft Pick
Johnson's injury continues a troubling pattern. The sixth overall pick in the 2023 draft played every snap as a rookie but has missed at least three games in each season since TSN. The biceps injury now sidelines him for the entire season, marking another significant absence in his young career.
Cardinals Invested in Johnson's Future Despite Injury Concerns
Arizona still committed to Johnson's long-term future. The team exercised his fifth-year option for 2027, worth approximately $19 million Winnipeg Free Press. However, the Cardinals have not agreed to a longer-term contract extension with the left tackle, leaving some uncertainty about his role beyond next season.
Offensive Line Faces Major Reshuffling
Johnson's absence forces significant changes to Arizona's protection scheme. Rookie Jayden Williams will get the first opportunity to replace him at left tackle. Josh Fryar stands as a backup option if Williams struggles. The Cardinals must act quickly to stabilize the offensive line heading into upcoming games.
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