The Arizona Cardinals have placed right tackle Jonah Williams on injured reserve (IR) due to a knee injury, effectively ending his season.
Williams, who joined the Cardinals in March 2024 on a two-year, $30 million contract, initially injured his right knee during the season opener against the Buffalo Bills on September 8. After a period on IR, he was activated on November 20 and returned to the starting lineup. Unfortunately, Williams re-injured the same knee in the third quarter of the Week 16 game against the Carolina Panthers, leading to his placement back on IR.
This development is a significant setback for the Cardinals, who also placed left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. on IR due to a knee injury sustained in Week 15 against the New England Patriots. With both starting tackles sidelined, the team is expected to rely on veteran Kelvin Beachum and Jackson Barton to fill the voids on the offensive line.
The Cardinals, currently holding a 7-8 record, are out of postseason contention. They are scheduled to face the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 5:10 PM PST.