Overview
- The Cardinals activated slot cornerback Garrett Williams from the Physically Unable to Perform list, restoring depth in the nickel role.
- Williams is 25 and is entering a contract year after recovering from a ruptured Achilles in late 2025 and earlier knee injuries, which could affect his free-agent market value.
- The team expects Williams to take part in full joint practices with the Green Bay Packers, but it remains uncertain whether he will appear in preseason games against Dallas or Green Bay.
- With Williams off PUP, only tight end Tip Reiman and edge defender Josh Sweat remain on the list, and coach Mike LaFleur said he is not worried about Sweat being available for Week 1.
- Williams played more snaps in the slot than outside last season and Arizona used nickel packages on roughly 41% of defensive snaps, so his return materially restores a role that shapes the defense and his chances for a bigger contract next offseason.