Paris Johnson Jr. Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Rams vs Cardinals game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Sep 25, 2025
Playing Thursday
Johnson (knee) is active for Thursday Night Football against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The left tackle missed Arizona's Week 3 loss with the knee issue and was listed as limited on all three practice reports this week. Johnson started the first two games of the season and should regain that role Thursday night. The 2023 first-round pick has started all 33 games he's played in during his career.
Sep 25, 2025
In line to play Thursday
Johnson (knee) is expected to play Thursday against the Seahawks, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson missed the final three games of last season due to a knee injury and then sat out the Cardinals' Week 3 loss at San Francisco with a knee issue. After being listed as limited on all three Week 4 practice reports, he's slated to be back in action Thursday and likely will retake left tackle from Kelvin Beachum.
Sep 23, 2025
Listed as limited Tuesday
Johnson (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's estimated practice report, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was unable to play in Sunday's 16-15 loss to the 49ers due to a knee injury. His practice participation Wednesday will provide clarity on his status heading into Thursday's contest against the Seahawks.
Sep 21, 2025
Will miss Week 3
Johnson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's clash against the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was limited in practice throughout the week due to a knee issue and was deemed questionable heading into the weekend. He won't suit up Sunday, and Kelvin Beachum is slated to start at left tackle in Johnson's stead.
Apr 23, 2025
Feels back to full health
Johnson (knee) said Tuesday he feels "completely" healthy to begin the Cardinals' voluntary offseason workout program, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson earned a Pro Bowl alternate nod in 2024 despite having his season end early due to a knee injury sustained Week 15, but he's fully healthy for the start of offseason conditioning activities. The 2023 first-round pick expressed optimism that being allowed to remain at the same position (left tackle) in back-to-back seasons for the first time since high school will help him take another step forward, per Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com. As a rookie in 2023, Johnson was asked to start at right tackle.
Dec 24, 2024
Done for 2024
The Cardinals placed Johnson (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson was already ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rams due to a knee injury. With the Cardinals eliminated from playoff contention, Johnson's placement on IR will end his 2024 campaign. The 2023 first-round pick started at left tackle in all 14 games that he played in. Kelvin Beachum will serve as Arizona's starting left tackle for the final two games of the regular season due to Johnson's injury.
Dec 24, 2024
Will miss second straight game
Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's Week 17 matchup against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson is set to sit out a second straight contest due to a knee injury. Kevin Beachum started at left tackle this past Sunday against Carolina and will likely do so again Saturday.
Dec 20, 2024
Out against Carolina
Johnson (knee) will miss Sunday's outing against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson will miss out on Sunday's matchup after serving as the starting left tackle for Arizona this year. The second year's absence should provide Kelvin Beachum with the start in New England.
Aug 1, 2023
Gets first-team reps at tackle
The Cardinals' first-team offensive line at Tuesday's practice included Johnson at right tackle, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Arizona traded up and selected Johnson with the sixth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and obviously have big expectations for him going forward. It was unclear if they would ease him into the swing of things or throw him in to the fire right away by inserting him at right tackle opposite D.J. Humphries. Early indications at training camp indicate they are opting for the latter option.
Apr 27, 2023
Secured by Arizona in trade up
The Cardinals selected Johnson in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, sixth overall.
ANALYSIS
The Cardinals began the night with the third overall pick before trading the selection to Houston, only to move back up to the sixth pick to nab Johnson. Arizona traded its 12th, 34th and 168th selections to Detroit for picks six and 81. At 6-foot-6, 313 pounds Johnson is a bit light yet for his frame, but at his height and with his rare wingspan (36 and 1/8-inch arms) the Ohio State product has room to add the bulk without sacrificing any athleticism. Once he's a finished product, Johnson should be a viable starting left tackle, pairing incredible reach with uncommon athleticism to give him exceptional range as a blocker.
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