Report: Cardinals exercise Paris Johnson Jr.'s fifth-year option
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Though they have a new head coach, the Cardinals are not planning to have a new left tackle anytime soon. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Arizona has exercised its fifth-year option on Paris Johnson Jr. Johnson is now set to make a little over $19 million guaranteed for the 2027 season.
The No. 6 overall pick in the 2023 draft, Johnson has started every one of his 43 appearances over the last three seasons. In 2025, he stated 12 games due to a knee injury.
Johnson is extension eligible, having completed his third season. It stands to reason that the Cardinals would like to get a second contract with him done sooner than later.