Arizona Cardinals pick up fifth-year option on Paris Johnson Jr.

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The Arizona Cardinals have exercised the fifth-year option on left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. Despite injury concerns, his performance has been a key asset for the team.

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Arizona Cardinals pick up fifth-year option on Paris Johnson Jr.
Paris Johnson Jr. has struggled with injuries since his rookie season.
He played a career-low 12 games in 2025.

Arizona CardinalsParis Johnson Jr.Hjalte Froholdt

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 07: Paris Johnson Jr #70 of the Arizona Cardinals prepares against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFL 2025 game at State Farm Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Arizona Cardinals have done the expected, picked up the fifth-year option on their left tackle, Paris Johnson Jr. From Mike Garafolo: PJJ has been the one staple along with Hjalte Froholdt along the offensive line since the beginning of the Monti Ossenfort era, the issue for Paris has not been his play, but instead his ability to make it through the season. Paris has not played a full season since his rookie year, where he played in all 17 games, playing all 1,133 snaps. Since then, he has dropped to 14 games in 2024, playing 865 snaps, and then in 2025 he played in a career low 12 games while playing a career low 807 snaps. So, while the Cardinals work on a long-term extension, deserved for his work on the field, how do they set themselves up to get a little protection against the injuries that have been occurring? Either way, it is a good problem to have because when Paris is on the field, he makes the team better.

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What does it mean for the Arizona Cardinals to pick up Paris Johnson Jr.'s fifth-year option?

Exercising the fifth-year option allows the Cardinals to retain Paris Johnson Jr. for another season at a predetermined salary, providing stability on the offensive line.

How many games has Paris Johnson Jr. played in the last three seasons?

In the last three seasons, Paris Johnson Jr. played 17 games in his rookie year, 14 games in 2024, and a career-low 12 games in 2025.

Who are the key players on the Arizona Cardinals' offensive line alongside Paris Johnson Jr.?

Hjalte Froholdt is noted as a key player alongside Paris Johnson Jr. on the Arizona Cardinals' offensive line.

Arizona Cardinals pick up fifth-year option on Paris Johnson Jr.

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