While most of the focus in the NFL is on the upcoming NFL draft on Thursday, the Arizona Cardinals began their offseason program and commenced strength and conditioning work.
One of the questions entering the offseason was the health of both their starting offensive tackles — left tackle Paris Johnson and right tackle Jonah Williams.
We have the answer to one of those questions.
Johnson told reporters on Tuesday that he is “good to go completely.”
Johnson missed the final three games of the season with a strained MCL in his knee.
It was a new experience for him. He said he had never missed a game with injury dating back to high school.
“I hadn’t missed a game, high school, college, or ever up to that point,” he said. “But it’s part of the game. It happens.”
He was hoping he never would have to miss time.
In his first season at left tackle after playing his rookie season at right tackle, he is ready to show his potential.
“I’m trying to show the world that it’s time for me to make the jump to be the best version of myself, and I believe the best version of myself is one of the best tackles in the game, but now it’s time to show it.” he said.
He was a Pro Bowl alternate last season. He wants more.
For now, it is just through workouts. He won’t line up against another player until OTAs and minicamp.
But getting a healthy start to the offseason is a good way to kick things off.
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