GLENDALE – The injury news just keeps on getting worse for the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Jonathan Gannon announced Wednesday that CB Garrett Williams and L.J. Collier will both be placed on IR due to injuries suffered in Sunday’s Week 2 game against the Carolina Panthers.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Williams was hurt on the Panthers final touchdown play, where safety Budda Baker’s body went full forced into his knee. It is unclear when Collier hurt himself, but he suffered a knee injury in the first half vs. the Panthers. Gannon did clarify that they could return this season, while giving updates to other injured players.
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
Cardinals HC Gannon latest injury report:
CB Max Melton went out in the first half against Carolina after tackling WR Tetairoa McMillan on a 40-yard pass. He didn’t return due to a knee injury, but Gannon reports that he will practice today. Despite that good news, fellow CB Will Johnson will not practice Wednesday due to be banged up in Week 2.
Aug 9, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) against the Kansas City Chiefs during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Johnson left the game in the third quarter after landing awkwardly and getting the wind knocked out of him. He recovered and returned on the final Panthers touchdown drive, before suffering a rib injury on the same play that injured Williams.
The rookie not being placed on IR is great news for Arizona, and hopefully means he’ll be ready for Week 3 vs. the San Francisco 49ers. The Cardinals will desperately need Johnson, as the secondary is already depleted enough will Williams and more out for an extended period of time.
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