GLENDALE – One of the hardest parts for any NFL team is to avoid injuries and to have a good backup plan with steady and reliable depth. Though what the Arizona Cardinals are going through with the injuries to their cornerback room is something that any team, no matter who they are, would have a tough time dealing with.
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Arizona Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson (0) is introduced before their game against the Carolina Panthers at State Farm Stadium on Sept 14, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
This past Sunday in the Arizona Cardinals’ matchup with the Carolina Panthers, the Cardinals encountered multiple injuries to their CB core, including Max Melton, Garrett Williams, and the newest member of the Cardinals, Will Johnson. It was a tough pill to swallow as Arizona saw its top three cornerbacks go down, as Max Melton first left in serious pain with a knee injury and was carted to the locker room. Garrett Williams later in the game also suffered a left knee injury and was unable to return to Sunday’s matchup as well.
Sep 14, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams (21) is taken off the field by medical during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Rookie CB Will Johnson will be the one that Cardinals fans are keeping their eye on the most, as his first two games in a Cardinals uniform were stellar performances. In his first week against the New Orleans Saints, Johnson had an incredible interception, even if it was wiped out, along with a massive statement hit on Saints WR Chris Olave. Will Johnson recently posted an unsettling message on Instagram, “Keep the faith.”
#AZCardinals CB Will Johnson on IG: “Keep the faith” pic.twitter.com/qor1ETPsvQ
— Donnie Druin (@DonnieDruin) September 16, 2025
Sep 14, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson (0) gets medical attention during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Only time will tell what that message truly means, though the cryptic and uneasy vibe surrounding the comment is sure to raise some questions. It would be a massive blow to the Cardinals’ defense if they were to lose their top three starting cornerbacks, right before a crucial divisional matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
