# Arizona Cardinals player injury updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arizona-cardinals-player-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-20T21:35:50.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, the Arizona Cardinals placed four players on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list to begin training camp. Those players included edge rusher Josh Sweat, rookie offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr., center Garrett Williams, and tackle Tip Reiman. Coach Mike LaFleur noted that Sweat and Johnson Jr. were both dealing with knee injuries, though he stated the team was not concerned about Sweat’s health or commitment.

By late August, the team activated cornerback Garrett Williams from the PUP list. Williams is returning to practice following an Achilles tear sustained in December 2025. Coach LaFleur indicated the team would approach Williams’ return “one day at a time.”

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Arizona Cardinals activate cornerback Garrett Williams

The Arizona Cardinals have activated cornerback Garrett Williams from the PUP list, allowing him to return to practice following an Achilles injury suffered in late 2025.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-cardinals-activate-cornerback-garrett-williams

### 2026-07-23: Arizona Cardinals Put Josh Sweat and Paris Johnson Jr. on PUP List

The Arizona Cardinals placed Josh Sweat, Paris Johnson Jr., Garrett Williams and Tip Reiman on the PUP list, sidelining them for at least four games as they recover from knee injuries.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-cardinals-put-four-players-including-josh-sweat-on-pup-list

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