ARIZONA CARDINALS

Arizona Cardinals to start Kerwynn Williams at running back in Week 2

Sep 13, 2017, 1:53 PM | Updated: 1:54 pm

(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)...

(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

The Arizona Cardinals will lean on Kerwynn Williams as their lead back going into their Week 2 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts.

The announcement comes after starting running back David Johnson was forced out of Week 1’s contest and beyond with a wrist injury. Williams finished with five carries for 10 yards and a touchdown. He also caught one pass for two yards.

In 22 games as a running back, Williams has 555 yards and four touchdowns.

Williams, who is the team’s primary returner on special teams, will still handle the duties.

 

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