As one former Wildcat joins the Arizona Cardinals, one other is leaving them.
The membership introduced Tuesday that former UA defensive sort out PJ Johnson has signed to their follow squad (which additionally options former UA defensive again Jace Whittaker).
The previous seventh spherical choose has frolicked with the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers and Seattle Seahawks since being drafted in 2019, although he has but to make his NFL debut.
Johnson performed one season at Arizona, logging 31 tackles (8.5 for loss) and three sacks.
Hours after he signed with the Cardinals, former UA edge defender Reggie Gilbert was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars off the Cardinals’ follow squad. He’s anticipated to be promoted to the energetic roster in time for Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Cleveland Browns.
Undrafted out of Arizona in 2016, Gilbert has additionally frolicked with the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans. He’s appeared in 29 profession video games (5 begins), tallying 62 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 14 quarterback hits and 6 tackles for loss.
The 27-year-old has been sidelined with a knee damage this season.
A key member of Arizona’s Pac-12 South-winning group in 2014, Gilbert had 144 tackles (28 for loss) and 14 sacks in 4 seasons with the Wildcats.
