ARI Garrett Williams
NFL player. Position: CB. Team: ARI.
Quick Facts
- Position: CB (Cornerback, slot specialist)
- Team: ARI (Arizona Cardinals)
- Notable: One of the best slot corners in 2024; contract year 2026
2026 Outlook
Garrett Williams tore his achilles tendon in December 2025 but is targeting a Week 1 return, which would be a remarkable turnaround from such a severe injury. Williams was one of the Cardinals' best defensive pieces in 2024 as a slot corner before the injury derailed his 2025 season. As a contract-year player, Williams is motivated to prove he's healthy and secure a long-term deal; returning for training camp on the PUP list suggests he's pushing for game readiness by September. Veteran Sean Murphy-Bunting will occupy the slot role while Williams works his way back, but the expectation is Williams will reclaim a starting role once fully cleared. (per Garrett Williams could be back for start of the 2026 NFL season)
Role / Depth Chart
Slot cornerback. Will compete for starting snaps in a contract year; currently behind Sean Murphy-Bunting while rehabbing achilles recovery.
Injury Status
Achilles tear sustained December 2025. Currently on PUP list heading into training camp; targeting Week 1 return but expected to work his way back gradually.
Recent News
- 2026-06-10 — Garrett Williams back for Week 1? Cardinals receive ‘great news’ on CB, others (Garrett Williams back for Week 1? Cardinals receive ‘great news’ on CB, others)
- 2026-04-27 — Arizona Cardinals roster, depth chart projection after 2026 NFL draft (Arizona Cardinals roster, depth chart projection after 2026 NFL draft)
- 2026-05-03 — NFL defense rankings 2025: Evaluating all 32 Defenses Entering 2026 Season (NFL defense rankings 2025: Evaluating all 32 Defenses Entering 2026 Season)
- 2026-03-28 — Do Monti Ossenfort’s free agency signings give a clue to which direction he will go in... (Do Monti Ossenfort’s free agency signings give a clue to which direction he will go in...)
- 2026-06-11 — Garrett Williams could be back for start of the 2026 NFL season (Garrett Williams could be back for start of the 2026 NFL season)