What It Means:

Cornerback Tyvon Branch is receiving the same procedure and both players should be able to return for Arizona later in the season. Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com expects one of them to be designated as the team's "return" player, with the decision being made based on need in two months.

Johnson had been having a very efficient season, with 0.06 Rushing Net Expected Points per carry, which was good for 11th among the 50 running backs with at least 20 rushes on the year.