What happened: The Arizona Cardinals placed cornerback Will Johnson on injured reserve on Thursday. In corresponding roster moves, the franchise promoted cornerback Starling Thomas V to the 53-man active roster and signed defensive lineman Jay Toia to the practice squad.

Why it matters: The designation stems from a neck injury, according to a report from Adam Schefter. The elevation of Thomas provides immediate depth in the secondary to offset the loss.

What to watch: Thomas joins the active roster ahead of Arizona's upcoming regular-season matchup.