Cardinals Activate CB Garrett Williams From PUP List Just 8 Months After He Tore an Achilles Tendon
Garrett Williams returns from the physically unable to perform list after an Achilles tear and could compete for a Week 1 role, coach Mike LaFleur said.
- On Thursday, the Arizona Cardinals activated cornerback Garrett Williams from the physically unable to perform list, with the fourth-year player potentially ready for Week 1.
- Williams, a third-round pick out of Stanford in 2023, started 10 games last season before suffering a torn Achilles tendon on Dec. 21, roughly eight months ago.
- Coach Mike LaFleur said "a lot of work was put in" to reach this point, while safety Budda Baker noted Williams "brings a lot of knowledge" and performs at a high level.
- Williams is expected to compete for playing time within a deep position group that includes Sean Murphy-Bunting, Will Johnson, Denzel Burke, Starling Thomas, and Max Melton.
- As the Cardinals prepare for Saturday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, teammates Tip Reiman and Josh Sweat remain on the physically unable to perform list, though LaFleur remains confident Sweat will be ready.
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Cardinals activate CB Garrett Williams from PUP list just 8 months after he tore an Achilles tendon
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday, and it's possible that the fourth-year player will be ready for Week 1.
Cardinals Activate Cornerback Garrett Williams After Long Recovery
Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams has been activated from the physically unable to perform list, eight months post Achilles tear, signaling his return to practice. Originally drafted in 2023, Williams showcased significant potential in his first two NFL seasons, particularly as a slot cornerback. His performance dipped last season due to injuries, but he was rated as a top cornerback by Pro Football Focus based on earlier seasons. With his h…
Cardinals Activate CB Garrett Williams
Eight months removed from a December 2025 Achilles tear, Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams is ready to return to practice. The Cardinals activated Williams from the physically unable to perform list, the team announced Thursday. Although Williams was recovering from a torn ACL at the time, the Cardinals took a third-round flier on the former Syracuse standout in 2023. He debuted in Week 7 of his rookie year and went on to start in six of nin…
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