Cardinals Sign Josh Johnson From Bengals Practice Squad

Josh Johnson is joining the Arizona Cardinals after spending the offseason and the 2026 season with Cincinnati. The veteran quarterback’s move leaves the Bengals with an opening on their practice squad, which the team is expected to fill with another player.

Arizona’s quarterback group has been hit by injuries, including a UCL injury that has sidelined Gardner Minshew. Johnson has played for 15 NFL teams across 14 seasons, and his move to Arizona marks another change of destination in his career.

Johnson started for Cincinnati during the preseason and spoke positively in August about the team’s direction, emphasizing the importance of focusing on daily work. The Bengals now turn to a week of preparation for an AFC North matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Coach Zac Taylor said the team’s remaining divisional games would be important and said Cincinnati was looking forward to playing at home. The Bengals are scheduled to resume practice on Wednesday and will also be managing the return from a European trip.