GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals held an introductory press conference for its second round pick cornerback Will Johnson. The franchise took Johnson 47th overall and was a home run selection, as the 22-year-old was widely considered a top-1o pick. However, reports of Johnson’s medical being flagged at the NFL Combine brought concerns surrounding the former Michigan Wolverine about his knee.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!However, during Thursday’s press conference, Johnson gave a quick but definitive answer surrounding the worry about his knee.
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive back Will Johnson (2) celebrates his interception in front of Washington Huskies offensive lineman Nate Kalepo (71) in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Cardinals Johnson addressing the knee concerns:
Johnson appears to be tired of answering the questions about the integrity of his knee, ready to get out on the field to silence the doubters. The All-American continued during the press conference raving about new head coach Jonathan Gannon’s energy calling him a “player’s coach.”
Nov 24, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon exits the locker room before pregame warmups against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
The addition of Johnson is just one of the many pieces the Cardinals added this offseason to the defensive side of the ball. The signings of Pro Bowlers like Josh Sweat and Calais Campbell are just some of the major moves general manager Monti Ossenfort made to elevate the team’s defense for next season.
This year’s draft class for the Cardinals could be monumental, with Johnson healthy and ready to lead the new era of Arizona’s defense in the Red Sea.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
