Cardinals lose OL Matt Pryor to New England Patriots; place CB Will Johnson, S Kitan Crawford on injured reserve
The Arizona Cardinals announced multiple roster moves in their official transaction report, including the departure of offensive lineman Matt Pryor when the New England Patriots signed him off the Cardinals’ practice squad on Oct. 1. The team placed cornerback Will Johnson on injured reserve with a neck injury on Sept. 23. The Cardinals also promoted cornerback Starling Thomas V from the practice squad that day, according to the club’s transactions page.
Earlier entries show the Cardinals placed safety Kitan Crawford on injured reserve with an ankle injury on Sept. 16 and promoted cornerback Kalen King from the practice squad to the active roster the same day. The club added defensive lineman Jay Toia to the practice squad on Sept. 23. The moves reflect adjustments to the secondary as the team navigated injuries.
The log also notes the Cardinals signed wide receiver Michael Wilson to a three-year contract extension through 2029 on Sept. 3 and added cornerback D’Shawn Jamison to the practice squad that day. The transactions list includes multiple practice squad signings and waiver activity in late August and early September. Those entries illustrate routine roster management as the regular season began.
The team’s transaction report documents sustained roster churn through August and September. Entries include injured reserve designations, injury settlements, waiver claims and practice squad promotions. The moves show the club managing its 53-man roster and practice squad depth.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The Cardinals are navigating a typical early-season roster grind. Losing Matt Pryor to the New England Patriots reduces offensive-line depth available from the Cardinals’ practice squad. The placements of Will Johnson and Kitan Crawford on injured reserve increase reliance on promoted corners and recent practice squad additions for depth in the secondary. Michael Wilson’s extension underscores the club’s commitment to its receiving corps amid continued roster turnover.