What happened: The Arizona Cardinals signed veteran quarterback Josh Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson, who joined Cincinnati's practice squad in September, heads to Arizona for his 15th NFL franchise across 14 seasons.
Why it matters: Arizona needed depth at quarterback following a UCL injury to starter Gardner Minshew during Sunday's 17-3 loss in Seattle. With Jacoby Brissett recently traded away, the 3-6 Cardinals required an experienced arm to stabilize the depth chart.
By the numbers: Last season (2025) with the Commanders, Johnson completed 34 of 54 passes for 372 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions across five games. Arizona stands at 3-6 in 2026 through nine games, sitting 14th in the NFC.
What to watch: Johnson will work quickly to integrate into Arizona's offense as the Cardinals prepare for their next regular-season matchup.