Cardinals CB Will Johnson confident about health headed into Year 2

After an injury-riddled rookie campaign last season, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson said he made a concerted effort to make sure he would be ready health-wise for the 2026 season.

The former second-rounder told Arizona Sports’ Burns & Gambo on Wednesday he mainly stayed around the Cardinals’ facilities this offseason and worked with head strength and conditioning coach Kyle Sammons in an effort to take better care of his body.

“I feel like I’m in a great spot just being strong, fast and being in a spot where I can handle everything that comes with being on the field,” Johnson said. “My main goal is just being healthy and be ready for this long, great season we are about to have.”

Johnson, a second-round pick out of Michigan, appeared frequently on the Cardinals’ injury report in 2025 and missed five games because of various ailments, including back and groin issues.

Johnson was limited to six games during his final season at Michigan in 2024 because of turf toe, which he said was another issue he dealt with at the start of last season.

“We played a game (last season) where I was out there more than I expected to be, and they (the team) said that was just from being out there more than I should’ve been,” Johnson said.

In 12 games, Johnson registered 37 tackles with 10 passes defensed and a forced fumble.

Johnson added he feels confident going into the season and likes how the Cardinals’ secondary looks, with Budda Baker, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson and Andrew Wingard leading the safety room while he, Denzel Burke and Max Melton anchor the cornerback room.

“It’s good to see we are all able to play at a high level no matter if it’s the ones or twos, whoever is rotating at nickel or the new guys on the team,” Johnson said. “That just helps us never get comfortable and go out and compete every day and know you’ve got to do the right things or somebody is right there to take your spot.”

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