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The Cardinals' efforts to rebuild their defensive line hit a snag after a calf injury to rookie DL Walter Nolen landed him on the PUP list.
Johnson's demeanor has improved for many reasons, but mainly because his drop to the No. 47 overall selection meant he landed in Arizona. The Cardinals believe they're an up-and-coming franchise ...
In 24 hours, Johnson would find his NFL home, selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round, the draft’s 47th overall pick, a fall that turned into a head-scratching storyline.
Johnson is also able to maintain his positioning in zone coverage, displaying excellent awareness. That’s crucial in a Cardinals defense that ran zone schemes at a 75.3% clip last year.