Overview
- Coach Mike LaFleur confirmed Monday that Paris Johnson Jr. tore his left biceps late in the Week 4 loss at the Giants and will undergo surgery that ends his 2026 season.
- Rookie Jayden Williams, who replaced Johnson in the game, is expected to start at left tackle while Josh Fryar and other backups provide emergency depth.
- Right guard Isaiah Adams suffered an ankle injury that LaFleur said is most likely to cost him the next game, leaving the offensive line shorthanded for Week 5.
- Safety Andrew Wingard avoided ligament damage and has a knee bone bruise, but his return timetable is uncertain and the team’s safety depth is thin.
- Johnson’s history of missed games and the Cardinals’ earlier decision to pick up his fifth‑year option complicate future contract talks and force Arizona to weigh short‑term competitiveness against longer‑term roster moves.