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The Detroit Lions ' Week 5 foe, the Arizona Cardinals , has been bitten by the injury bug.
On Monday afternoon, the Cardinals announced that starting left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. is out for the remainder of the season after he tore his left biceps during Arizona's 36-24 loss against the Giants on Oct. 4.
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The 25-year-old has started 47 games for the Cardinals over the past four seasons, including each of Arizona's first four games this year. Johnson was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Ohio State .
It marks the third straight season that Johnson's season has come to a premature close due to injury. Johnson was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday.
The Cardinals will now turn to rookie seventh-rounder Jayden Williams at left tackle, who has played a handful of snaps in heavy personnel packages. Johnson's college and Cardinals teammate, Josh Fryar, is another depth piece who could fill the void at left tackle, as Fryar played in 12 games last year at both left and right tackle.
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The Lions and Cardinals will kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Sunday, Oct. 11. The game will be broadcast on Fox.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks on before a play against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) signals before a play against Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) passes the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks to a referee regarding a play against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard on the sideline during the first half against Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (54) celebrates a sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs for a touchdown against Detroit Lions safety Chuck Clark (36) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to a referee after a play against Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to a referee after a play against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) celebrates a first down against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) celebrates with quarterback Bryce Young (9) after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after a touchdown by wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (not pictured) against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Detroit Lions huddle before a play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18 makes a catch against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) celebrates a first down against Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, center, next to pass game specialist David Shaw, left, and quarterbacks coach Mark Brunel on the sideline before a play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) catches a touchdown pass from Carolina Panthers cornerback Akayleb Evans (29) in the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks on before a play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) scrambles with the ball against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) carries the ball after a reception defended by Detroit Lions safety Chuck Clark (36) during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches a play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) next to running backs coach Tashard Rice walks off the field after a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) next to wide receiver Tay Martin (17) walk off the field after a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) hugs Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) after a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, left, shakes hands with Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) after a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks on before a play against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks on before a play against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) signals before a play against Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) passes the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks to a referee regarding a play against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard on the sideline during the first half against Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (54) celebrates a sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs for a touchdown against Detroit Lions safety Chuck Clark (36) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to a referee after a play against Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to a referee after a play against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) celebrates a first down against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) celebrates with quarterback Bryce Young (9) after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after a touchdown by wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (not pictured) against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Detroit Lions huddle before a play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18 makes a catch against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) celebrates a first down against Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, center, next to pass game specialist David Shaw, left, and quarterbacks coach Mark Brunel on the sideline before a play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) catches a touchdown pass from Carolina Panthers cornerback Akayleb Evans (29) in the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Lions vs Panthers: Best photos from 'Sunday Night Football'
Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks on before a play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Lions vs Panthers: Best photos from 'Sunday Night Football'
Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) scrambles with the ball against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Oct 4, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) carries the ball after a reception defended by Detroit Lions safety Chuck Clark (36) during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Lions vs Panthers: Best photos from 'Sunday Night Football'
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches a play against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) next to running backs coach Tashard Rice walks off the field after a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) next to wide receiver Tay Martin (17) walk off the field after a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) hugs Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) after a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, left, shakes hands with Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) after a 32-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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