{"id":258144,"date":"2025-08-03T09:04:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T09:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/258144\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T09:04:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T09:04:10","slug":"cardinals-training-camp-rookie-cb-will-johnson-makes-highlight-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/258144\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardinals training camp: Rookie CB Will Johnson makes highlight play"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Arizona Cardinals<\/a> held their annual Red & White Practice on Saturday at State Farm Stadium. The second day in a row practicing in pads, they got in work in front of thousands of fans. There were a lot of plays made, but one play in particular will be remembered, and it gives Cardinals fans a reason to be excited about their rookie class.<\/p>\n

Cornerback Will Johnson, their second-round pick, made the play of the afternoon. He intercepted a pass from Kyler Murray intended for Zay Jones. Johnson jumped in front of Jones and took the ball away.<\/p>\n

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Check out the play.<\/p>\n

Will Johnson picks off pass<\/p>\n

Johnson will play a big role on defense this season. He is one of the Cardinals’ top three cornerbacks right now after Sean Murphy-Bunting and Star Thomas both had season-ending knee injuries. He, Max Melton and Garrett Williams will be the starters and play a lot.<\/p>\n

Johnson, selected 47th overall in the 2025 draft after falling tot to the second round. He was considered as high as a top-10 talent in the draft.<\/p>\n

Hopefully, that play is just a preview of many like it to come in the regular season.<\/p>\n

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