Will Johnson headlines Cardinals inactives for Week 12 vs. Jaguars

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GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals can’t catch a break on the injury front. Ahead of the team’s Week 12 matchup vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars, Arizona had a lengthy list of questionable players for Sunday. Cornerback Will Johnson’s name laid atop of that list, with plenty riding on him to make it back to the field. Johnson has been out since Week 9 after suffering a back injury on the viral play vs. the Dallas Cowboys that has taken over social media.

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The rookie did some on-field work earlier today, but when the Cardinals released their inactives, Johnson was the first name on the board.

Cardinals announce inactives for  Week 12 vs. Jaguars:

The other names were expected, as wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is still recovering from appendix surgery, while linebacker Baron Browning and Emari Demercado had been listed out since early in the week. The defense will be a shell of its former self with the talent that won’t be on the field vs. Jacksonville.

Arizona did activate cornerback Darren Hall from the practice squad that will act as Johnson’s replacement. However, Max Melton and Garrett Williams will be the true leaders of the secondary against the Jaguars. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence has lead his team to a mediocre passing attack, which will help the Cardinals, who has allowed 40+ points the past two weeks via opponents air attacks.

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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports