Arizona Cardinals
Rashad Johnson - #49 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 204 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/02/1986 |
| Birthplace | Sulligent, AL |
| College | Alabama |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 3rd round, 31st pick by Cardinals |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 2 |
Bengals reportedly sign OG Lutui
The Bengals agreed to terms on a two-year deal with former Cardinals OG Deuce Lutui.
Cardinals' Porter agrees to restructure contract
Cardinals brass gave Joey Porter an ulimatum: Restructure his deal or be cut. He chose wisely.
Cardinals make costly move for unproven Kolb
The Cardinals finally got themselves a new starting quarterback, but the price for former Eagles backup Kevin Kolb was high indeed.
Cardinals, Eagles complete Kolb deal
The trade everyone expected has finally gone through, as the Eagles have traded QB Kevin Kolb to the Cardinals for CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a second-round pick.
Report: Cardinals agree with OG Colledge
The Cardinals and Packers OLG Daryn Colledge are expected to agree on a contract, NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reported Thursday.
Reports: Chiefs, Breaston agree to terms
The Chiefs agreed to terms with WR Steve Breaston, who will be reunited with his former offensive coordinator Todd Haley.
Reports: Cardinals, TE King agree to deal
The Cardinals reached an agreement with former Panthers TE Jeff King on Tuesday.
Report: Cardinals to release LB Hayes, QB Anderson
The Cardinals will release veteran LB Gerald Hayes and QB Derek Anderson. Both moves were expected.
Cardinals could find it difficult to replace Wright
After his two very solid, serviceable years in the desert as a role player and key special-teams contributor, the Cardinals might not find it easy to replace retired RB Jason Wright.
Cardinals RB Wright retires
Jason Wright has retired from the NFL and will attend business school in the fall.
Cardinals would be much better off with Orton than Kolb
PFW executive editor Dan Arkush believes there are at least five better Cardinals QB options than Eagles backup Kevin Kolb, with Denver's Kyle Orton at the top of the list.
Hot OLB battles could be on tap for Cardinals
Major battles could be brewing at both OLB positions for the Cardinals, with Will Davis taking on holdover Clark Haggans on the left side, and O'Brien Schofield competing against rookie Sam Acho on the right side.
Cardinals could seriously pursue free-agent linemen
The way we hear it, a concerted effort could be in the offing in the desert to add free-agent linemen on both sides of the ball.
NFC West best bets to break through in 2011
PFW identifies four players from the NFC West who are ready for coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Dan Williams, Bradley Fletcher, Russell Okung and Anthony Davis.
NFC West's top 40 players
Doing his best Casey Kasem imitation, PFW executive editor Dan Arkush takes a stab at identifying the NFC West's top 40 players, regardless of position.
PLAYER NEWS
The Cardinals have re-signed Johnson to a three-year contract.|||||||
Johnson spent the last four seasons with the Cardinals and became a free agent after last season. The 2009 third-round draft pick out of Alabama is expected to start at strong safety after taking the job from Adrian Wilson late last season. Wilson, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, was released by Arizona last week. Johnson had a career-best two interceptions last season with 15 tackles and a fumble recovery in 15 games, three as a starter.
The Arizona Cardinals have signed third-round draft pick Rashad Johnson to a three-year contract.|||||||
Johnson, a walk-on out of high school, was a leader of the powerful Crimson Tide defense and is expected to fight for the backup role behind Adrian Wilson and Antrel Rolle and for a spot in the Cardinals' nickel defense. Johnson was an Alabama captain as a junior and senior. He was second on the team in tackles with 89, 60 solos, along with five interceptions, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
