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 |
Cardinals LB Davis out for the season
The Cardinals will be without OLB Will Davis for the rest of the season after he broke his left leg against the Chiefs on Sunday.
Bowe's two TDs lead Chiefs past Cards
Dwayne Bowe caught two touchdown passes, giving him a team-record six straight games with at least one score, and Kansas City remained unbeaten at home Sunday with a 31-13 victory over the fading Cardinals.
Cardinals OT Brown struggling as pass blocker
Despite being the No. 5 overall draft choice in 2007, Cardinals OLT Levi Brown continues to have problems in pass-protection mode, our NFC West Whispers indicate.
Cardinals sign RB Smith, release WR Komar
Due to injuries in the backfield, the Cardinals have signed RB Alfonso Smith from their practice squad. WR Max Komar was released to create an available roster spot.
Cardinals' defense really down in the dumps
The natives are getting increasingly restless in the desert, with the heat that has been on the Cardinals’ punchless offense all season catching up to a defense in major meltdown mode.
Cardinals place ORT Keith on I.R.
The Cardinals placed ORT Brandon Keith (knee) on injured reserve on Tuesday and signed OT D'Anthony Batiste.
Sparano joins the QB flip-floppers
When Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano flip-flopped and benched QB Chad Henne in favor of Chad Pennington for their Week 10 game against the Titans, he gave the NFL its 49th starting quarterback this season. Sparano joined a group of ...
Cardinals going straight downhill in a hurry
After looking awful on both sides of the ball in their 36-18 loss to a Seahawks team that couldn’t have been more awful itself the previous two games, the Cardinals look like dead meat in the desert.
Hasselbeck returns, leads Seahawks to win
Matt Hasselbeck, back after a one-game absence, threw for 333 yards and Mike Williams had the biggest game of his rejuvenated NFL career Sunday in the Seahawks' dominant 36-18 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Cardinals backs running mostly on empty
While the Cardinals’ quarterbacks have felt most of the heat in the desert this season, a strong case can be made for the team’s running backs becoming just as big a disappointment.
NFC West midseason reports
With three consecutive 100-yard rushing games, RB Steven Jackson has been the Rams' top offensive weapon by far. Read our midseason reports on NFC West teams.
Cardinals place Iwebema on I.R.; re-sign Obiozor
The Cardinals placed DE Kenny Iwebema (knee) on I.R. and re-signed LB Cyril Obiozor from the Chargers' practice squad on Tuesday.
Receiver frustration hits stars hard
For Larry Fitzgerald, the Panthers' Steve Smith, Chad Ochocinco and Wes Welker, not catching passes at their normal rates has led to some frustration.
Cardinals continuing to run on empty
Perhaps more blame for the Cardinals' medicore season up to now should be placed on a running game that has been a major disappointment the first eight games.
Vikings' players of the week: Week Nine
Here are the Vikings' players of the week in their 27-24 comeback win over the Cardinals in Week Nine.
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.
