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 keep faith in struggling Peterson
Cardinals CB-RS Patrick Peterson has had his share of problems this season. But we hear he's still considered the least of the team's concerns.
Cardinals LB Schofield done for the season
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Are Cardinals contenders or pretenders?
Mark Brown says that perhaps the Cardinals' fast start was a false pretense to the reality that followed.
Former NFL WR David Boston guilty of battery
Former NFL WR David Boston could face nearly three years in prison for punching a woman last year.
Cobb, Packers hand Cardinals fifth loss in a row
Randall Cobb added two scoring catches and the Packers got a 31-17 victory Sunday that handed the Cardinals their fifth straight loss.
Cardinals not likely to revamp coaching staff
Our Cardinals sources don't believe the team will make any changes in the coaching staff despite the hard times in the desert as of late.
Thursday's 60-second rant: NFC West defenses bending and breaking bad
PFW executive editor Dan Arkush reflects on the sudden vulnerability of the defenses in St. Louis, Seattle and Arizona.
Fingers point to O-line as root of Cardinals' woes
A struggling offensive line, including OLT D'Anthony Batiste, is a big reason for the Cardinals' four-game losing streak.
Smith almost perfect as 49ers flatten Cardinals
Alex Smith completed 18-of-19 passes for 232 yards and three TDs as the 49ers flexed their NFC West dominance with a 24-3 win over the Cardinals.
Injuries of all shapes and sizes hurting Cardinals
While serious injuries have taken a mighty toll on the Cardinals, lesser nagging injuries are also hurting the team's cause.
Key matchup: Niners RBs Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter vs. Cardinals run defense
PFW's Dan Arkush focuses on Niners RBs Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter vs. Arizona's run defense in the Week Eight Monday-night game.
NFC West Spin cycle: Cardinals continue to stumble
Storm clouds are hovering over the Cardinals, who dropped their third game in a row and showed no signs of turning things around in Minnesota.
Vikings hand Cardinals third straight loss
Adrian Peterson ran 23 times for 153 yards and a first-quarter touchdown and the Vikings beat Arizona 21-14.
Kolb's status with Cardinals getting shakier
Cardinals QB Kevin Kolb's latest injury appears to have made his future in the desert look increasingly iffy.
Report: Cardinals QB Kolb out several weeks with rib injury
Cardinals QB Kevin Kolb will be out for several weeks after having multiple ribs detach from his sternum, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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.
