Cardinals’ Mack Wilson Sr. switching to No. 1 after Kyler Murray’s departure

There is a new No. 1 in Arizona.

It didn’t take long for someone to nab former Arizona Cardinals franchise quarterback Kyler Murray’s old number.

A week removed from his departure to the Minnesota Vikings, No. 1 now belongs to MIKE linebacker Mack Wilson Sr.

From quarterback of the offense to quarterback of the defense.

🚀 #The1NE pic.twitter.com/QTpxYCD5Tt

— Rocketship 🚀 (@MackWilson) March 19, 2026

Wilson, who previously wore No. 2 with the Cardinals, announced the switch on social media on Wednesday.

Given his 1-of-1 branded shirts many of the players and coaches don around the facility, the switch in digits isn’t all that surprising.

Wilson is entering the final season of his current three-year deal.

Will Johnson throwing it back to college

Wilson isn’t the only Cardinals player changing up his look in 2026.

Second-year pro Will Johnson is taking over Wilson’s old No. 2 jersey after wearing No. 0 as a rookie.

Johnson last wore the number at Michigan.

He too posted the move on social media.

Back 2 my roots ✌🏽 pic.twitter.com/pfJ5ZNigfW

— Wílł Jøhnšoñ (@Willj1228) March 11, 2026

Johnson appeared in 12 games (10 starts) last year, recording 37 tackles, 10 passes defensed and a forced fumble as a rookie.

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