The Arizona Cardinals will place offensive tackle Jonah Williams (knee) on the Injured Reserve, which will force him to miss at least the next four games, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. The head coach said he does not know yet if Williams will require surgery for the knee injury that he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills. It's bad news for the Cardinals offense after the team brought the 26-year-old offensive lineman in during the offseason to help bolster their O-line. If Williams requires surgery, there's a possibility that he'll need to miss more than four games for the Cardinals. In the meantime, expect Kelvin Beachum to step in on the right side of Arizona's offensive line and start at right tackle, beginning in Week 2 against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams.
Jonah Williams Expected To Miss Time With Knee Injury
Arizona Cardinals right tackle Jonah Williams (knee) is expected to miss some time due to a knee injury. The team is still assessing the full extent of the injury and determining a timeline for his return. Williams, who signed a two-year, $30 million contract with the Cardinals this offseason, was a left tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals before transitioning to right tackle in 2023. With Paris Johnson stable on the left side, Williams' injury leaves a gap on the right side of the line. Veteran swing tackle Kelvin Beachum, who previously started 48 games at right tackle for the Cardinals from 2020-22, filled in on Sunday. However, Beachum struggled, allowing two sacks and two additional hurries on quarterback Kyler Murray. This change will likely negatively impact the effectiveness of Murray and the rest of the Arizona offense.
Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (knee) was ruled out after suffering a knee injury against the Bills on Sunday. Williams is an important piece of an uninspiring Cardinal's O-line. Williams came over to the Cardinals as a free agent during the 2024 offseason. As such, it is disappointing to see him go down in his first game with the team. James Conner and Kyler Murray managers should keep an eye on the situation to see how it could affect those players should Williams miss time. However, it is worth noting that Williams was able to walk off under his own power.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Jonah Williams (knee) suffered an apparent knee injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Kelvin Beachum has replaced Williams at right tackle for the time being, but this will be something to monitor as it could affect Kyler Murray's protection. Williams has been an everyday starter for the Bengals through the first four years of his career and transitioned into the starter for the Cardinals. Updates will likely be on the way after Williams is checked out in the locker room.
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to sign Cincinnati Bengals free-agent offensive tackle Jonah Williams to a two-year deal worth $30 million, according to sources. The announcement comes just after the Cardinals released previous starting left tackle D.J. Humphries. Williams was considered one of the top offensive tackles on the open market this offseason, so this is a big win for Arizona's offense. The 26-year-old should now slot in as the team's starting right tackle to help protect quarterback Kyler Murray. Williams was taken with the 11th overall pick in 2019 out of Alabama, and he started all 59 games he played in for the Bengals the last four years, including 17 at right tackle in 2023.
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams, who requested a trade in the offseason after the team signed Orlando Brown Jr. to play left tackle, reported to mandatory minicamp last week despite his frustration with the team. "The plan is to play me at right tackle," Williams said. "I'm fired up to do it. Let's go, I'm working my knee. I think I'm going to be cleared soon. I feel great moving around and so that was never the issue." He also said he'll be ready to go for Day 1 of training camp in late July after having surgery in February for a dislocated kneecap that he suffered in the wild-card round of the playoffs. The former first-rounder isn't happy with the front office, but he has shown up this offseason and is ready to play in 2023.
Bengals Have Had Trade Talks Centered Around Jonah Williams
The Cincinnati Bengals have had trade talks centered around left tackle Jonah Williams. A Williams trade is expected at this point after the Bengals signed left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to a big deal in free agency this offseason. Williams has been Cincy's starting left tackle for the last several years, but he requested a trade earlier this offseason and is likely to have his wish granted eventually. There's a possibility that he could move to right tackle, although it's not his preference. It's hard to find a good and dependable left tackle in the NFL, so there is real interest in Williams around the league. No trade is imminent as of right now, but that could change in a hurry.
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams has requested a trade on Friday. This news comes after the team signed left tackle Orlando Brown in free agency. The expectation is that Williams will be forced to move over to right tackle, which is something he might not want to do. The 25-year-old is in the final year of his contract and would be one of the top tackles available if placed on the trade block. The Bengals have Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins all needing extensions, so Williams isn't at the top of the list for a new contract. It remains to be seen if the team is willing to trade the former first round pick.
Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (knee) has decided to undergo surgery to repair a dislocated kneecap. The 25-year-old suffered this injury earlier in the season, but this procedure should prevent it from happening in the future. He is fully expected to be cleared by June and be ready for training camp. The former first-round pick has been a huge part of the Bengals offensive line since being drafted in 2019. Fellow teammate Joseph Ossai also underwent surgery on Friday. He needed to repair a torn labrum, but should be ready for training camp as well.
Jonah Williams, Alex Cappa Miss Practice Wednesday
Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Jonah Williams (knee) and Alex Cappa (ankle) did not take part in the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday. Williams is dealing with a dislocated kneecap and didn't play in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills. Meanwhile, Cappa suffered an ankle injury in the regular season finale and has yet to suit up in the postseason. Neither player is trending in the right direction for the AFC Championship this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, but they could still get back on the practice field on Thursday or Friday. Cincy's offensive line stepped up in a big way to protect quarterback Joe Burrow against the Bills last weekend, and they might have to do so again if both Williams and Cappa cannot play. Jackson Carman started at left tackle last week, while Max Scharping filled in at right guard.
